Уряд Британії схвалив масштабний проєкт прокладання підводних електрокабелів

31.10.2026, 05:35◉ 02 min readEditorial team “SHCHO STALOSIA”

Уряд Великої Британії дав "зелене світло" масштабному проєкту з розробки підводної електромережі Sea Link між графствами Саффолк та Кент, яка здатна передавати 2 ГВт електроенергії. — Укрінформ.

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Уряд Британії схвалив масштабний проєкт прокладання підводних електрокабелів

According to Ukrinform, this is reported on the website of the British government.

"This will help more of our own, safe and clean electricity reach homes and businesses," the report said.

Developed by National Grid, the 2 GW connection will be able to transmit enough electricity to power about two million homes.

The UK Ministry of Energy Security and Zero Emissions said the project would help strengthen the country's energy security by making the energy grid more sustainable and reducing costs.

"By modernising the UK grid, we are delivering locally produced energy where it is needed, ensuring the sustainability of the grid for the future and permanently lowering energy bills," he said. british Energy Secretary Michael Shanks.

Context

Earlier, the UK government also approved the construction of two large solar power plants in Nottinghamshire and Cheshire. These projects will contribute to the development of own generation of electricity and infrastructure for its supply.

What's next

As noted, the UK Government's Community Aid Scheme will be implemented by the National Grid, which will allocate more than £1 million each to community foundations in Kent and Suffolk.

Construction is expected to begin in early 2027 and project completion by the 2030s, subject to detailed planning and agreements.