APOLLO-LINK
Italy-Spain HVDC Interconnector
Project Vision
A strategic link for a resilient and integrated energy future
APOLLO-LINK is a strategic interconnection designed to overcome the Iberian Peninsula’s energy isolation and strengthen Europe’s electricity system. By linking Italy and Spain, the project enhances security of supply, stabilises markets, and unlocks renewable potential through reduced curtailment. Advanced grid-forming technology lowers blackout risks, while cross-border flexibility supports resilience and integration. Fully financed by private capital, APOLLO-LINK delivers these benefits without impacting national grid tariffs of Italy's and Spain's consumers
Cross-border interconnection between Italy and Spain
Enhancing energy security
Delivering firm cross-border capacity to strengthen electricity supply security and stabilise markets across the Mediterranean region
Increasing interconnection capacity
Building a new interconnection between Spain and Italy, which are both weakly interconnected across already tight corridors (IT North borders and ES-FR)
Privately financed with no grid tariff impact
Fully funded by private investment, ensuring no additional costs for national grids of Italy and Spain while generating surplus revenues for tariff relief or additional infrastructure investment in Italy and Spain
Supporting economic growth
Creating long-term economic value through improved reliability, market efficiency, and opportunities for renewable businesses
Included in the European TYNDP & Italian NDP
APOLLO-LINK is included in ENTSO-E's Ten Year Network Development Plan and Italy's national network development plan with an expected commissioning date of 2032
Providing grid resilience
Providing advanced grid-forming technology and fast system services to act as a stabilising force during critical events through astandard technical concept – Bipolar HVDC & VSC converters
