The European Commission has approved exemptions from rules on regulated pricing and access for two new electricity interconnectors between the United Kingdom and Ireland. The new high tension lines more than double the transfer capacity between the two countries. They will also compete with a third new interconnection which will be operated by the Irish TSO. "I welcome the building of these two new electric links, which will bring security of supply and more competition to both markets. The derogation granted today by the Commission will ensure the viability of the project while making sure that competition will be respected", said Energy Commissioner, Andris Piebalgs.
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