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NeuConnect Interconnector

NeuConnect Interconnector is a 1.5 GW interconnector project under construction or commissioning, connecting to the National Grid (England & Wales) network at Wallend 400kV Substation, with capacity due from July 2027. The connection agreement is held by Neuconnect Britain Ltd.

Project stageUnder construction
  1. Planning (completed)
  2. Consented (completed)
  3. Construction (current stage)
  4. OperatingFrom Jul 2027 (not yet reached)
  5. Closed (not yet reached)

Connection details

NESO project number
PRO-001288
Customer
Neuconnect Britain Ltd
Technology
Interconnector
Export capacity
1.5 GW
Import capacity
1.4 GW
Change in this agreement
+1.5 GW
Capacity effective from
7 July 2027
Connection site
Wallend 400kV Substation
Transmission owner
National Grid (England & Wales)
Connection type
Interconnector
NESO project status
Under Construction/Commissioning
Connections reform gate
Gate 2

Connection site

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Projects connecting near Wallend · Grid map

Other projects at Wallend 400kV Substation

Source: NESO interconnector register, downloaded 8 November 2026. Contains data from NESO, licensed under the NESO Open Data Licence. Report a problem