Interconnectors are high-voltage electricity cables that connect neighbouring countries, allowing power to flow in both directions across land and under the sea. They help countries share electricity, improve energy security, reduce costs, and support the transition to cleaner energy. The key benefits of the Tarchon Interconnector are:
Improved energy security – Interconnectors strengthen energy security. The more connected a country’s energy system is, the less vulnerable it becomes to energy shortages, supply disruptions, or volatility in global fossil fuel markets. This creates a more resilient and reliable energy system for consumers and businesses.
Lower energy costs – Interconnectors allow electricity to flow from areas where it is more abundant or less expensive to areas where demand is higher. By increasing access to available power and improving competition between energy markets, they help reduce overall system costs and support more affordable electricity for consumers.
Supporting renewable energy – Interconnectors enable excess renewable electricity, such as wind power, to be exported instead of wasted. This reduces the need for curtailment (when renewable generation is reduced because there is insufficient demand or network capacity), helping maximise the use of clean energy, lower carbon emissions, and improve the efficiency of the electricity system.
Reduced reliance on fossil fuels – Greater international connectivity helps reduce dependence on imported oil and gas.
