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IFA1 (Interconnexion France-Angleterre), the original 2,000 MW HVDC cross-Channel interconnector between Sellindge (UK) and Les Mandarins (France), was fully commissioned in March 1986. Cable installation had been completed in 1985, with commissioning and testing following through early 1986. The link was jointly developed by CEGB (now National Grid) and EdF (now RTE) as the first major electricity interconnector between Great Britain and continental Europe.