Redeia’s Red Electrica ships 7 HV transformers from Bilbao port for France interconnector project

• Redeia’s grid unit Red Eléctrica will start moving seven 400-kV HVDC transformers from Bilbao port to its Gatika converter station in July.
• The equipment supports the Bay of Biscay power interconnector with France, linking Gatika to Cubnezais near Bordeaux via underground and subsea routes.
• The project targets a doubling of Spain-France exchange capacity to 5,000 MW from 2,800 MW, supporting EU interconnection goals.
• Each transformer weighs 315 tons, requiring special road transport to limit traffic disruption.

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