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National Grid returned the IFA interconnector to full service on 27 January 2023 following a complete rebuild of the IFA converter hall at Sellindge after the September 2021 fire. National Grid reported the converter hall rebuild was completed in around 16 months — substantially faster than normal — with close collaboration with suppliers and a 24/7 shift pattern to restore full capacity and availability.