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31 Aug 20232 minute read

Scotland to England power cable on the horizon

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Scotland to England power cable on the horizon

A new subsea power cable connecting Scotland to England - the longest high-voltage direct current cable in the UK - is set to begin construction at the start of 2026. It is expected to be completed within five years. 

The cable is expected to be able to provide enough electricity to power 2m homes. 

Contractor BAM will work in collaboration with Hitachi Energy to provide the engineering works and technology for two large HVDC converter stations, one at Peterhead and the other near Drax. 

Sarah Sale, EGL2 deputy project director, said in Construction Enquirer: “We are delighted that our plans for the onshore and offshore elements of our project have been approved by all local planning authorities and marine licencing organisations.

“This renewable electricity superhighway is vital in supporting the UK’s transition to net zero and decarbonisation and we’re thrilled to be making such a significant contribution with the largest electricity transmission reinforcement project in the UK.”

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