National Grid reveals shortlisted locations for interconnector

National Grid has unveiled the selected locations for its new green energy link to the Netherlands, including landfall, cable route and converter station sites

Ofgem greenlights cable links to power millions of homes

The energy regulator has provisionally approved plans for two high-voltage cable links to Europe, aimed at supplying power to millions of homes in Britain

New CEO appointed to lead Morocco – UK power project

The 3,800 km undersea power cable would be the world’s longest, providing up to 7.5% of UK’s electricity

France dominates Europe’s power exports

France has emerged as the top net power exporter in Europe for 2023, driven by low demand and the recovery of its nuclear fleet, according to a report

Hitachi Energy secures deal to bolster UK-Ireland power link

Hitachi Energy has signed an eight-year service agreement to enhance the efficiency of the East West Interconnector, a 500MW link between Ireland and Wales

UK-Belgium gas networks sign landmark agreement

The British and Belgian gas transmission networks have signed an agreement for collaboration on decarbonising gas infrastructure

Cable manufacturing factory secures £9m

With plans to become the UK’s first HVDC factory, XLCC aims to meet the rising global demand for subsea cables

UK-German energy link on course

NeuConnect aims to become one of the world’s largest interconnectors, facilitating the flow of up to 1.4GW of electricity in either direction

Egypt-Greece interconnector proposed to join EU priority projects

The “GREGY” electrical interconnection, linking Egypt and Greece, is proposed to be added to the European Union’s list of Projects of Mutual Interest

Egyptian solar and wind to boost Britain’s energy supply

Britain plans to import electricity generated by solar and wind farms in Egypt through subsea cables connecting the country with Europe