VINCI wins a contract for a new electrical interconnection between France and Spain
VINCI Construction and Hitachi Energy have been awarded a contract to design/construct two ground stations for the conversion of electrical energy by INELFE, a joint venture between Spanish and French electricity transmission networks.
- Design/construction of two electrical energy converter stations
- Total capacity of 2 GW
- A contract value of around €300 millions for VINCI companies
Located in France and Spain, these stations will transform the alternative current (AC) of the electrical networks into direct current. They will be connected via a 400 km cable - including 300 km of submarine cable in the Bay of Biscay - enabling energy exchange between the two countries with a combined capacity of 2 GW.
This new interconnection will increase power supply reliability, will enable the further integration of renewable energy into electricity grids and will contribute to create a more efficient system.
VINCI will be responsible for the design and construction of civil engineering and electrical works of the stations, for an amount of approximately €300 millions. For its part, Hitachi Energy will supply the HVDC (High Voltage Direct Current) process. The delivery of these stations is expected in 2028.
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