Aurora Line
A new interconnector between Sweden and Finland
Svenska kraftnät, together with its Finnish counterpart Fingrid, plans to build a new 400 kV transmission line between Messaure in Sweden and Pyhänselkä in Finland. This project will secure an important part of the future electricity supply to the Nordic and European markets. Aurora Line is classified as a project of common interest (PCI) by the European Union.
A new interconnector between Sweden and Finland
Svenska kraftnät, together with its Finnish counterpart Fingrid, plans to build a new 400 kV transmission line between Messaure in Sweden and Pyhänselkä in Finland. This project will secure an important part of the future electricity supply to the Nordic and European markets. Aurora Line is classified as a project of common interest (PCI) by the European Union.
The new interconnector between Sweden and Finland will be of great benefit to the entire Nordic electricity market. It increases security of supply in Finland and integrates the country further into the Nordic electricity system. It also enables us to make better use of balancing power and reserves in both Sweden and Finland.
Preliminary timetable
| Activity | When |
| Investigate the area and identify project proposals | 2018 |
| Consultation on the project proposals | 2020/2021 |
| Application for a permit from the Energy Markets Inspectorate | 2021 |
| Resolution regarding a permit from the Swedish government | 2023 |
| Planned start of construction | 2024 |
| Planned commissioning | 2025 |
New Project name
Together with the grid operator Fingrid we have decided to change the name of the project to Aurora Line. The name Aurora refers to "Aurora borealis" - the Latin name for Northern Lights.
Contacts
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- Ida Wallentin
- Project Manager
- +46(0)10-475 88 69
- ida.wallentin@svk.se
