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Attica-Crete Interconnector, Greece

HVDC onshore power cable system

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Attica-Crete Interconnector, Greece

Key facts:

Client

Ariadne Interconnection S.P.S.A. A wholly-owned entity by IPTO, the Greek Transmission System Operator

Location of the project

Greece

Quantity of order

500 kV MI HVDC onshore power cable systems with a capacity of 1000 MW and MV DC XLPE return cables

Total cable length

88 km onshore cable and 33 km MV cable for connecting sea electrodes

Total cable route length:

33 km and 11 km

Duration:

2021-2024

Installation people

Workers with a drum onshore

A drum on the shore

Image of a ditch during cable laying

Expansion of our strong position from Northern Europe to the Mediterranean

Green energy supply from Greek mainland to the isle of Crete

Onshore power cable system Greek mainland to the isle of Crete.

What a milestone! Our cable system is now fully installed, ready to play a keyrole in this ambitious project. The 1000 MW Attica-Crete interconnector is essential for decarbonising Crete by eliminating carbon emissions related to electricity generation in its first full year of operation. This is due to the replacement of production by the old oil-fired power units operating on the island.

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