Isle of Man to England Interconnector
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The Isle of Man to England Interconnector is a submarine power cable connecting the transmission system of the Manx Utilities Authority to that of Great Britain. With an undersea section of approximately 104 km (65 miles),[1] it is the second longest AC undersea cable in the world.[2][lower-alpha 1]
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Isle of Man to England Interconnector | |
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Location | |
Country | United Kingdom & Isle of Man |
Coordinates | 53°50′57″N 03°01′46″W 54°08′52″N 4°28′51″W |
From | Bispham, Blackpool, England |
Passes through | Irish Sea |
To | Douglas Head, Isle of Man |
Ownership information | |
Partners | National Grid plc |
Construction information | |
Manufacturer of conductor/cable | BICC, Erith Pirelli Cables, Southampton |
Construction started | 1999 |
Commissioned | 2000 |
Technical information | |
Type | submarine cable |
Type of current | AC |
Total length | 104 km (65 mi) |
Power rating | 40 MW |
AC voltage | 90 kV |
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