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EuroWire – July 2009 23
corporate news
Strengthening the Ireland–UK link
Eirgrid, the Irish transmission system
operator, has ordered a 500-megawatt
(MW) transmission system using HVDC
Light (high-voltage direct current), an ABB
technology with environmental benefits
that include neutral electromagnetic
fields and low electrical losses.
The transmission link will run underwater
for 186km and underground for 70km,
with minimal environmental impact. The
only visible parts will be the converter
stations at each end that switch AC
(alternating current) to DC (direct current)
and back. The cable will be encased in
extruded polymeric insulation.
Rated at 200 kV, this will be the highest
voltage HVDC Light link using this type
of cable. The system is scheduled to be
operational in September 2012.
ABB Ltd – Switzerland
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Prospects are
good for
EMO 2009
The organisers of this year’s EMO
MILANO are reporting 1,250 confirmed
exhibitors for the October show, with
enquiries still arriving from those
companies who, due to the economic
situation, have delayed making a
decision on exhibiting.
If the figures are slightly below
expectations, the calibre of exhibitors is
not and the range of exhibitors will be
as wide and comprehensive as usual,
with all sectors represented.
Commissioner general of EMO
MILANO, Mr Strepariva, said to expect
“a decidedly international EMO, with
over 70% of participating companies
representing 31 countries.”
EMO MILANO 2009, running from 5th to
10th October, will take place within the
new fieramilano exhibition area.
Located just outside the city, the
exhibition complex has its own
underground station and is easily and
directly accessed from main motorways.
Ente Fiere Italiane Macchine EFIM –
Italy
Fax: +39 0226 255 882
Email:
Website:
▲ ▲ Detail of the roof of the fieramilano exhibition area,
designed byMassimiliano Fuksas