These aerial patrols of over 4,000km of the electricity network will allow trained observers to identify and record any signs of damage or wear and tear on the lines and equipment that carry electricity.
Helicopters used to inspect NI power network Read More »
“Great Scott! 1.21 gigawatts! 1.21 gigawatts!” Although these are the words of Doctor Emmett Brown from the Back to the Future trilogy, here at NIE Networks we are proclaiming a similar message. The Doc had to harness a lightning strike to provide this power, but a more feasible approach has been developed to supply the customers of Northern Ireland: distributed generation (DG).
Great Scott! 1.21 gigawatts! Read More »
Full planning permission for the 400kv overhead electricity line, known as the North South Interconnector has been given by the Northern Ireland Department for Infrastructure.
Approval for electricity interconnector Read More »
The new bond will support the network operator’s continuing investment programme in the electricity transmission and distribution network. The funds raised have been used to repay a maturing £175m bond and the balance will be used to fund ongoing investment in the electricity network.
£350m financing will support network investment in NI Read More »
