UK and the Netherlands plan first-of-a-kind electricity link
Tennet and National Grid plan to build the first-of-its-kind electricity link that will connect offshore wind between the UK and the Netherlands.
Image source: TenneT
UK, London: Tennet and National Grid plan to build the first-of-its-kind electricity link that will connect offshore wind between the UK and the Netherlands.
LionLink, which was included as a key project in today’s North Sea Energy Declaration, would connect Dutch wind farms to the electricity grids of both countries via a subsea HV electricity cable, called a multi-purpose or hybrid interconnector.
“Connecting wind farms to multiple markets simultaneously is a game changer for energy infrastructure and brings us one step closer to realising the enormous green energy potential of the North Sea. Not only can we deploy every spare electron where it is needed most, but we can also help to reduce the impact of infrastructure on coastal communities. We now need the right political, legal and regulatory framework to make it happen and establish a mutually beneficial North Sea grid to deliver a cleaner, fairer, more secure and more affordable energy future for British and European consumers,” said Ben Wilson, President of National Grid Ventures.
LionLink is a multi-purpose interconnector, which is designed to link offshore wind farms simultaneously to neighbouring markets via sub-sea interconnectors. Multi-purpose interconnectors will help to accelerate the delivery of offshore wind while mitigating the impact on coastal communities with fewer individual connections and reduced infrastructure.
Source: TenneT
#electricity link#multi-purpose interconnector#National Grid#offshore wind#Tennet#UK