Statnett co-ordinates supply and demand, and owns large sections of the main Norwegian power grid.

NorNed

Facts:

  • Cable length: 580 km
  • Location: Norway-the Netherlands
  • Maximum sea depth: 410 metres
  • Total project costs: NOK 4,6 milliard (EUR 600 mullion)
  • Project participant: Statnett & TenneT 

Project plan:

  • Project start: February 2005
  • Operation start: May 2008

The world's longest subsea cable, NorNed, was under construction in the period of 2005 to 2008. Owners are Statnett and the Dutch Transmission System Operator TenneT./font>