Note: De-rated capacity typically accounts for availability factors. Connection capacity represents the maximum grid connection size. Values sourced from Component database or CMU Registry as indicated.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| _id | 281605 |
| Type | T-4 |
| rank | 0.160155 |
| CMU ID | NSL-22 |
| Auction Name | 2026-27 (T-4) Four Year Ahead Capacity Auction |
| Component ID | I_IEG-NSL1 |
| Delivery Year | 2026 |
| De-Rated Capacity |
null |
| OS Grid Reference | NZ 293 836 |
| Location and Post Code | Land North East Of East Sleekburn C415 Spine Road To East Sleekburn, Bedlington, Northumberland, NE22 7BG |
| Connection / DSR Capacity |
null |
| Primary Fuel of Component |
null |
| Generating Technology Class | NSL (Norway) |
| Description of CMU Components | NSL is a 1,400 MW subsea high-voltage direct current electricity cable under construction between Norway and the United Kingdom which will connect the Transmission Systems of Norway and Great Britain. The cable will run from Kvilldal in Norway, to Blyth in the United Kingdom. The converter station in England will be located near to the cable landfall in East Sleekburn village and it will be connected to the National Grid at the Blyth substation. |
| Permitted on-Site Generating Unit |
null |
| Pre-Refurbishing De-Rated Capacity |
null |
| Post-Refurbishing De-Rated Capacity |
null |
| Generating Capacity of on-site Generating Unit |
null |
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| _id | 13891 |
| Type | T-4 |
| CMU ID | NSL-22 |
| Auction | Capacity Auction |
| Agent Name |
null |
| Beta Value |
null |
| Auction Name | 2026-27 (T-4) Four Year Ahead Capacity Auction |
| CM Unit Name | NSL_22 |
| CM Unit Type | CMRS |
| TEC Deferral |
null |
| Unproven DSR |
null |
| Delivery Year | 2026 |
| Opt Out Status | Opt-In |
| Opt-Out Reason |
null |
| Parent Company | National Grid Interconnector Holdings Limited |
| DSR Test Method |
null |
| Is FCM required |
null |
| CM Unit Category | Existing Interconnector CMU |
| Storage Facility | No |
| De-Rated Capacity | 1162 |
| Name of Applicant | NATIONAL GRID NORTH SEA LINK LIMITED |
| Primary Fuel Type | Interconnector |
| Registered Holder | NATIONAL GRID NORTH SEA LINK LIMITED |
| Annual Penalty Cap | 1 |
| Monthly Penalty Cap | 2 |
| Proven DSR Capacity |
null |
| DSR Bidding Capacity |
null |
| Amount of Credit Cover | (empty) |
| Termination Fee 1 Rate | £5000.00 /MW |
| Termination Fee 2 Rate | £25000.00 /MW |
| Termination Fee 3 Rate | £10000.00 /MW |
| Termination Fee 4 Rate | £15000.00 /MW |
| Termination Fee 5 Rate | £35000.00 /MW |
| Connection / DSR Capacity | 1400 |
| Maximum Obligation Period | 1 |
| Capacity Agreement Awarded | Yes |
| Pre-Qualification Decision | Prequalified |
| Capacity obligation Summary |
null |
| Pre-Refurbishing CMU Status |
null |
| Transmission / Distribution | Transmission |
| Unique Agreement Identifier | CAN-2026-NSL-22-001 |
| New Build Yet to Satisfy FCM |
null |
| Planning Consents Conditions |
null |
| Anticipated De-Rated Capacity | 1162 |
| Term of the Capacity Agreement | 1 |
| Nature of the Security Interest |
null |
| CMU confirmed entry into Auction | Yes |
| Is Connection Agreement required |
null |
| Pre-Refurbishment Bidding Status |
null |
| Secondary Trading Contact - Email | [email protected] |
| Date for provision of deferred TEC |
null |
| Pre-Refurbishing De-Rated Capacity |
null |
| Date of Issue of Capacity Agreement | 2023-03-31 |
| List of Traded Capacity Obligations |
null |
| Post-Refurbishing De-Rated Capacity |
null |
| Auction Acquired Capacity Obligation | 1162 |
| Date of Issue of DSR Test Certificate |
null |
| Has Capacity Agreement been Suspended |
null |
| Period for which the transfer applies |
null |
| Secondary Trading Contact - Telephone | '+4407967761508 |
| Capacity Agreement has been Terminated |
null |
| Duration of Capacity Agreement Awarded | 1 |
| Date for Financial Commitment Milestone |
null |
| Delivery Years for which Agreement Valid | 2026/2027 |
| Connection Agreement Deferral Declaration |
null |
| Date of Termination of Capacity Agreement |
null |
| Latest Date SCM is expected to be achieved |
null |
| Subject to Substantial Completion Milestone |
null |
| Subject to a Minimum Completion Requirement |
null |
| Earliest Date SCM is expected to be achieved |
null |
| Is copy of Grid Connection Agreement required |
null |
| Anticipated Pre-Refurbishing De-Rated Capacity |
null |
| Anticipated Post-Refurbishing De-Rated Capacity |
null |
| Legal Name of any Person with a Security Interest |
null |
| Date for provision of deferred Connection Agreement |
null |
| Duration of Capacity Agreement in First Bidding Round | 1 |
| Long-Stop Date for the Minimum Completion Requirement |
null |