Moyle Interconnector Capacity Increase

The project is now at Part 2 of our 3-Part Process for developing the grid.

We are moving forward with plans which include:

• Connecting Ballycronan More Converter Station to Ballylumford Power Station through two new underground cables
• Removal of a small section of existing 275 kV drop down conductors which currently feed into Ballycronan More Converter Station from two existing towers
• Re-establishing the small section of 275 kV overhead line (OHL) between the two existing towers next to Ballycronan More Converter Station

At this stage of consultation, we are seeking feedback from members of the public, including local residents, elected representatives and key stakeholders. We know that no-one knows an area better than those who live and work in it, which is why this feedback is so valuable.

There are many ways to get involved and provide feedback. These include:

 

Making an online submission 

Provide written feedback via the SONI Consultation Portal at consult.soni.ltd.uk

Attending our consultation day

Members of the project team will be able to discuss the proposed plans of the project with you at our public consultation event:

Larne Golf Club, 54 Ferris Bay Rd, Islandmagee, Larne BT40 3RT

Wednesday 16^th October 2024 from 2 – 8pm

By email

You can email your submission to us at info@soni.ltd.uk 

By post

Write your own submission and post it back to us at ‘Moyle Interconnector Capacity Increase Project’, SONI Ltd, Castlereagh House, 12 Manse Road, Belfast, BT6 9RT

We welcome your feedback until Friday 6^th December 2024.

This project has completed Part 1 of our 3 Part Process for developing the grid. Thank you to everyone who engaged with us during this stage of the consultation process.

At this stage we considered all potential technology solutions and identified a preliminary preferred option and affected area. During this phase we looked at the problem, the area, considered what technology could be used, how practical it is to deliver and how much it costs. We also engaged with a number of key stakeholder groups, like local councils and elected representatives so that we can better understand what matters to communities, landowners and businesses in the proposed area.

Our preliminary preferred option formed the basis of our submission to the Utility Regulator to secure funding for the project. Further consultation will follow once plans for the project are more developed. This will include an opportunity for the public to provide feedback on the proposals.

SONI will only plan for a new grid infrastructure projects where we believe to be absolutely necessary, in line with our three-part process for developing the grid.

We are at Part 1 of this process. During this part, we explore which technology solution will best resolve the specific need. In doing so, we will also learn more about the broad area where we are likely to locate any new infrastructure.

We then narrow down our list of potential solutions based on several fact-based, objective criteria. We assess the viability of the technology, how practical it is to deliver, and how much it costs.

Your opinions and feedback are important to us. We always consider how new projects may impact individuals and communities, and we work hard to minimise this, where possible.