NKT has been selected as the preferred bidder for the high-voltage direct current (HVDC) interconnector Eastern Green Link 3 (EGL3) by a joint venture between SSEN Transmission and National Grid Electricity Transmission.
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The 525 kV HVDC cable system will span approximately 680 km, both onshore and offshore, creating a reliable power connection between Scotland and England. EGL3 forms part of the UK’s extensive investment programme to strengthen the transmission grid and support renewable energy integration.
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Claes Westerlind, President and CEO of NKT: “Being selected as the preferred bidder for EGL3 marks a significant milestone in our collaboration with SSEN Transmission and National Grid Electricity Transmission. It highlights our dedication to advancing the UK’s energy transition through our HVDC expertise.” (hcn)
