System Testing

In an April 2013 letter to the Utility Regulator, Moyle Interconnector Limited outlined its long‑term repair plan for the Moyle interconnector by laying new low‑voltage submarine cables to replace the existing return conductors. The company stated that, assuming timely planning and environmental consents and favourable factory availability, commissioning of the new cables could be achieved as early as autumn 2016, with a more prudent base case of commissioning in autumn 2017. This projected commissioning milestone relates to completion of testing and commissioning activities for the replacement return‑cable system, restoring the interconnector’s long‑term reliability and full capacity.