NETHERLANDS - TenneT and Statnett are reducing the stress on the cable, with the aim of allowing the NorNed interconnector to continue operations upcoming winter.

TenneT has announced that together with Statnett, they will take NorNed back into operation on 17 October after a repair and testing period. As part of the cable is still in a degraded condition and cannot be repaired in the short term, restrictions on how the interconnector can be operated will apply.

TenneT and Statnett underline the importance of the NorNed interconnector, especially in the upcoming winter months. Restrictions to sustain the operations have therefore been implemented. As of 17 October, the connection has a reduced maximum transmission capacity of 620MW (previously 700MW). In addition, measures are being introduced to reduce intraday flow direction changes.

According to the company, with these temporary adjustments, TenneT and Statnett are reducing the stress on the cable, with the aim of allowing the NorNed interconnector to continue operations upcoming winter. Eventually, the replacement of part of the cable will be necessary to repair the cable connection correctly.

Source: TenneT