UK’s $4 B boost for Eastern Green Link
Britain’s next subsea electrical highway has confirmed major supply chain contracts.
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$4 B contracts for UK’s largest HVDC
National Grid and SSEN Transmission appoint Hitachi Energy and NKT for 690 km, 2 GW Eastern Green Link 3.
Construction continues on $11 B SunZia project
Pattern Energy says construction is gaining pace on the 3.5 GW wind and transmission scheme, with full operations planned for 2026.
Government designates 99 grid projects as national backbone
South Korea launches national power grid expansion with 99 new transmission line and substation projects, HVDC strategy, and grid stabilisation measures.
SSEN launches tender for EGL3 converter works
SSEN Transmission has opened tendering for the northern converter civil works on the 2 GW Eastern Green Link 3 HVDC project.
Hitachi Energy chosen for EGL3 project
Hitachi Energy has been named preferred bidder for the converter stations on the UK’s biggest subsea electricity link between Scotland and England.
Siemens Energy selected as preferred bidder for EGL4 converter stations
National Grid Electricity Transmission and SP Energy Networks have selected Siemens Energy as the preferred bidder for two HVDC converter stations for the EGL4 project.
Application submitted for Fanellan 400 kV substation and converter station
SSEN Transmission submitted application for Fanellan 400 kV substation and converter station to support clean energy goals.
£1.6 Billion Underwater Superhighway to Connect Substation to North Sea Wind Farms
The underwater superhighway will enable the transmission of renewable energy from offshore wind farms