EirGrid has welcomed the statement issued by the Independent Expert Panel over a report suggesting alternative options to meet the need of the Grid Link project.
The report considered both overhead and underground solutions in respect of environmental, technological and economic criteria. In addition, EirGrid set out a new and innovative technical solution, referred to as the 'Regional Option', based on technology which is capable of strengthening the existing grid infrastructure in the region.
The Regional Option uses a technology known as 'series compensation'. This would be the first time it will be deployed on the Irish transmission grid. It is an advanced, smart grid technology that will enable more power to flow through existing lines, and so does not require new 400 kV overhead lines. To complete this solution, an underwater cable across the Shannon estuary is required in addition to some upgrade works to existing transmission lines.
Welcoming the Panel's report Mr Fintan Slye, Chief Executive, EirGrid, said: "The emergence of the new 'Regional Option' means there is now no requirement to proceed with the previously proposed Grid Link 400 kV overhead line."
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