PLANNING chiefs have approved a major new electricity link between Ireland and Wales.
Irish Energy Minister Eamon Ryan said the vital two-way link would bolster electricity supply and speed up the development of renewable energy.
“It will mean we can import electricity when required from the UK market,” he said. “More importantly, it will mean we can export our electricity to the UK. When the wind is blowing in Ireland, we can sell this power to our neighbours.”
The 260km underwater cable will reach land in Rush, north Co Dublin and Barkby beach, in North Wales, powering 300,000 homes.
