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World’s longest land and subsea interconnector switched on
10/1/2024
News
National Grid’s new Viking Link electricity interconnector between the UK and Denmark – said to be the world’s longest land and sea subsea power cable – has begun operations.
The Viking Link, a joint venture between National Grid and Danish system operator Energinet, has the capacity to transport 1.4 GW power for 475 miles under land and sea between Bicker Fen substation in Lincolnshire, UK, and Revsing substation in southern Jutland, Denmark.
According to National Grid, the link could transport enough electricity for up to 2.5 million UK homes, saving UK consumers an estimated £500mn in cumulative savings in the first 10 years.
Initially, the link will be operating at a capacity of 800 MW before increasing to 1.4 GW. In its first year of operation, the £1.7bn project is expected to save approximately 600,000 tonnes of carbon emissions.
Katie Jackson, President, National Grid Ventures, says: ‘This record-breaking new link is a fantastic example of engineering and collaboration with our partner, Energinet. As we deploy more wind power to meet our climate and energy security targets, connections to our neighbouring countries will play a vital role increasing security of supply and reducing prices for consumers.’
