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Inaugural electrical interconnection between France and Ireland

Led by RTE, France’s electricity transmission system operator, and its Irish counterpart, EirGrid, the Celtic Interconnector project involves creating the first electrical interconnection between France and Ireland.

Siemens Energy SAS is overseeing this major project in which NGE, the fourth-largest construction company in France, is involved. This project aims to facilitate electricity exchange between two countries by integrating renewable energies into the grid. It tackles climate change issues and aligns with the energy transition challenges set by the European Union.

Since July 2023, the NGE Group has begun the works on the La Martyre conversion station in France, as part of the project. This station is designed to transform direct current into alternating current for connection to the existing electricity network. Under the supervision of SIEMENS ENERGY SAS, the Group’s multi-expertise teams are carrying out earthworks, the site installations, roads and utilities, civil engineering and finishing works…