Isle of Man to England Interconnector
| Isle of Man to England Interconnector | |
|---|---|
Map of Isle of Man to England Interconnector | |
| Location | |
| Country | United Kingdom & Isle of Man |
| Coordinates | 53°50′57″N 03°01′46″W / 53.84917°N 3.02944°W 54°08′52″N 4°28′51″W / 54.14778°N 4.48083°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 |
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), it is the second-longest AC undersea cable in the world.