Malta–Sicily interconnector

Malta–Sicily interconnector
Ragusa's substation.
Location
CountryMalta
Italy
General directionnorth–south–north (bidirectional)
FromMagħtab, Naxxar in Malta
Passes throughMalta Channel
ToRagusa in Sicily, Italy
Ownership information
OwnerEnemalta
Construction information
Manufacturer of conductor/cableNexans
Cable layerC/S Nexans Skagerrak
Construction cost€182 million
Commissioned2015
Technical information
TypeSubmarine cable
underground cable
Type of currentHVAC
Total length120 km (75 mi)
Power rating200 MW
AC voltage220 kV

The Malta–Sicily interconnector is the submarine power cable which connects the power grid of Malta with the Italian Transmission Network managed by Terna, which is part of the European grid. It was constructed in 2014-2015, and supplies roughly 14 of Malta's electrical power.