Subsea cables to help Britain meet green energy goal get green light
by Jillian Ambrose from on (#6S5ES)
Ofgem gives green light to five interconnectors capable of powering millions of homes
Projects to lay five subsea power cables capable of powering millions of homes have been given the green light as Great Britain prepares to use its giant offshore windfarms to become a net exporter of green electricity in the 2030s.
The energy regulator, Ofgem, has approved three subsea cable projects linking Great Britain to power grids in Germany, Ireland and Northern Ireland to help share renewable electricity across borders.
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