South Australian high voltage transmission company Electranet has decided to proceed with the SA-NSW Interconnector (Project EnergyConnect).

EnergyConnect is a $2.3 billion transformational piece of infrastructure that will deliver cheaper, cleaner, more reliable electricity to South Australian households and businesses and spark a renewable energy jobs boom.

Electranet’s decision follows last week’s announcement by New South Wales high voltage transmission company Transgrid that it would proceed with the project on its side of the border.

EnergyConnect will also deliver thousands of jobs as billions of dollars are invested in renewable energy projects in South Australia.

EnergyConnect will be a freeway for green energy produced in South Australia and exported to New South Wales.

EnergyConnect will begin construction later this year and be commissioned in 2023.

Monday 7 June 2021