New England Clean Energy Connect (NECEC)
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Hitachi Energy enables delivery of 1,200 MW of clean hydropower from Quebec to New England
The New England Clean Energy Connect (NECEC) project is a major transmission initiative designed to deliver up to 1,200 megawatts (MW) of renewable hydroelectric power from Quebec, Canada, to the New England region of the United States. This clean energy will be integrated into the New England grid at Lewiston, Maine, providing enough electricity to meet the needs of approximately 1.2 million homes.
NECEC utilizes Hitachi Energy’s HVDC Light® technology to enable efficient, long-distance power transmission with minimal environmental impact. The project includes approximately 150 miles of new HVDC transmission line from the Maine–Quebec border to a DC/AC converter station in Lewiston, Maine, along with upgrades to existing substations and transmission facilities owned by Central Maine Power Company (CMP).
By connecting Quebec’s extensive hydropower resources to the New England grid, NECEC supports regional decarbonization goals while enhancing grid reliability and affordability.
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| Commissioning year: | 2025 |
| Configuration: | Symmetrical monopole |
| Power Transmitted: | 1200 MW |
| Application: | Interconnecting grids |