1. 26. January 2013 Erik Skjelbred, Snr VP Statnett
The Norwegian experience of interconnectors to Europe - the future is uncertain, but electric
26. January 2013
Erik Skjelbred, Snr VP Statnett

2. Established 1992 - Norwegian Transmission System Operator (TSO)
Owns and operates the Norwegian main grid
950 employees
Owns and operate all major interconnections from Norway to five countries including 4 HVDC subsea cables

3. Our mission Security of supply Value creation
Support climate solutions

4. CAPEX 50-70 bill NOK in coming 10 years period
The next generation national grid - and further development of market design
2013
2030
420 kV
300 kV
<300 kV
CAPEX bill NOK in coming 10 years period

5. The Nordic power system - Co-operation and exploiting the value of differences
hydro
thermal/
nuclear
wind
wet
Seasonally
dry
hydro
thermal/
nuclear
wind
MUCH WIND
LESS
WIND
Situations
hydro
thermal/
nuclear
wind
RESERVES
Operational reserves
Security of supply
Climate
Value creation

6. Trade is the base for interconnectors

7. Trade is the base for interconnectors

8. Balanced development of interconnectorsNO SE
Fenno-Skan 1-2
Samnanger
Sima
Kvilldal
NorthConnect
Tonstad
Feda
Kristiansand
Peterhead
NSN
Sk 1-3
Eastern Link
Sk 4
Kontiskan
Lindome
V. Hastings
Nybro
Stämö
Hunterston
NorNed
Tjele
Germany DK
Hawthorn Pit
Moyle
Esbjerg
NordBalt
Storebælt
Blyth
Kruseberg
SwePol IE
Western Link
Baltic
Kontek
Slupsk Wierzbleçion
Rush
East-West
Cobra
Deeside
Herrenwyk
Bentwisch GB
Brunsbüttel
Produksjonsmiks er hentet fra Eurelectrics 2010
Wilhelmshaven
Eemshaven PL NL DE
BritNed
Maasvlakte
Isle of Grain
Nemo
Sellindge
IFA
Zeebrugge
Mandarins BE FR CZ

9. Large increase in interconnector capacity
Production capacity [MW]
Transfer capacity [MW]

10. Challenging operational situations to be handled
Large power flows to be switched daily
Import in low load situations to be handled operationally
A strong grid and flexible production capacity to be in place ahead of interconnector operation

11. Project anchoring necessary
Germany in 2018
Great Britain in 2020

12. Key aspect - a balanced development
Environmental issues
Climate
Environment and settlements
Security of supply
Daily operations
Energy/hydro balance
Value creation
Grid cost/tariff
Producers
Consumers
National economy

13. Harmonised European Regulation
More harmonized European regulations
Market design will be further developed
Market coupling - one common auction will determines prices and flows

14. Norwegian interconnectors has…
improved security of supply
gained national value
improved climate solutions - the future is uncertain, but electric