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MaresConnect welcomes positive decision from CRU on Initial Project Assessment (IPA)
MaresConnect Limited (MCL) welcomes the positive minded-to decision from the Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) in Ireland...
May 12 min read


The audacious plan to build a giant green powerline under the Atlantic
Vast volumes of green electricity could be flowing through a 4,000-kilometre underwater powerline between Canada and Europe by 2040, if...
Apr 116 min read


Security and efficiency: The case for connecting Europe and North America
This paper analyses the ways in which an electricity interconnector could add value as the electricity systems on either side of the...
Dec 12, 202410 min read


MaresConnect welcomes positive decision from Ofgem on initial project assessment (IPA)
Dublin, 12 November 2024 Ofgem announced today its minded to decision to award Cap & Floor regulation to the 750MW MaresConnect...
Nov 12, 20242 min read


The Greenlink project has been shortlisted for the Net Zero champion award
The Greenlink project has been shortlisted for the Net Zero champion award at the Engineering Matters awards being held on 28th March...
Mar 11, 20241 min read


Public consultations to be held in Wales to discuss the MaresConnect electricity interconnector
North Wales, 13 February 2024 Public consultations to discuss MaresConnect, the proposed 750MW electricity interconnector between Ireland...
Feb 13, 20242 min read


MaresConnect: public consultations announcement
MaresConnect is a proposed 750MW electricity interconnector designed to link the Irish and British electricity transmission networks,...
Feb 5, 20241 min read


MaresConnect welcomes Ireland's Draft Updated National Energy and Climate Plan (NCEP) for 2021 - 2030
Submitted to the European Commission in December 2023, the NECP highlights Ireland’s commitment to a sustainable energy future. We are...
Dec 15, 20231 min read


EirGrid awards over €800,000 to community groups in east Cork
11 December 2023 29 groups and not-for-profit organisations receive funding through Celtic Interconnector Community Benefit Fund. Monday,...
Dec 11, 20232 min read


Construction commences on Celtic Interconnector project
2 November 2023 In an important step forward for Ireland’s energy future, construction works have begun on the Celtic Interconnector...
Nov 2, 20232 min read


RTE international - An interview with Simon Ludlam
Recorded by RTE international – 12 June 2023 Introduction to Simon Ludlam Simon Ludlam founded Etchea Energy in 2006. Since its creation...
Oct 17, 202312 min read


GridLink is granted concessions for maritime public domain utilisation in France
October 17, 2023 GridLink has been granted concessions for maritime public domain utilisations by the Prefecture du Nord and Grand Port...
Oct 16, 20231 min read


MaresConnect welcomes new Interconnector Policy in Ireland
Dublin, 27 July 2023 Department for the Environment, Climate and Communications confirms further interconnection to Great Britain by 2030...
Jul 27, 20233 min read


GridLink is granted an environmental authorisation in France
May 10, 2023 GridLink has been granted an environmental authorisation by the Prefecture du Nord for the whole project within French...
May 9, 20231 min read


Work on €1.6bn electricity interconnector between Ireland and France to begin ‘very, very shortly’
24 April 2023 Construction work on the €1.6 billion electricity interconnector between Ireland and France is expected to commence within...
Apr 23, 20231 min read


Update on Celtic Interconnector
1 April 2023 On 16th March 2023, Sorensen Civil Engineering Ltd. signed a contract with Nexans to deliver the cable works from the...
Mar 31, 20232 min read


Etchea Energy welcomes UK government's interconnection and offshore wind plans
Etchea Energy is delighted to see the ambitious plans to increase interconnection capacity and support the deployment of offshore wind...
Mar 30, 20231 min read


MaresConnect passes Ofgem’s interconnector Third Cap & Floor Window eligibility criteria
Dublin, 28th February 2023 We are pleased to announce that MaresConnect has passed Ofgem’s interconnector Cap & Floor Window 3...
Feb 28, 20231 min read


BEIS' Consultation on policy considerations for future rounds of the Contracts for Difference scheme
7 February 2023 Etchea Energy response to BEIS' Consultation on policy considerations for future rounds of the Contracts for Difference...
Feb 7, 20235 min read


Drilling activities at Freshwater West beach
27 January 2023. Drilling works are currently being carried out as part of the construction works for the Greenlink Interconnector which...
Jan 27, 20232 min read
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