The 2 GW EGL 1 line between Scotland and England (UK) enters construction

SP Energy Networks and National Grid Electricity Transmission have started building Eastern Green Link 1, a GBP2.5bn (€3bn) high voltage direct current (HVDC) line connecting the south-east of Scotland and the north-east of England (United Kingdom) with a transmission capacity of 2 GW. Most of the 196 km cable will be under the North Sea, with the remaining 20 km of cables underground linking the cable to substations and converter stations in Scotland and England. Completion is expected by 2029.  

SP Energy Networks and National Grid Electricity Transmission have started building Eastern Green Link 1, a GBP2.5bn (€3bn) high voltage direct current (HVDC) line connecting the south-east of Scotland and the north-east of England (United Kingdom) with a transmission capacity of 2 GW. Most of the 196 km cable will be under the North Sea, with the remaining 20 km of cables underground linking the cable to substations and converter stations in Scotland and England. Completion is expected by 2029.

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