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.
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England / Scotland: A major milestone has been reached for the Eastern Green Link 3 (EGL3) project, with Hitachi Energy named as the preferred bidder to deliver converter stations at either end of the link.
EGL3, a joint venture between National Grid Electricity Transmission and SSEN Transmission, will deliver 2 GW of clean electricity, which is enough to power two million homes. The project will connect Longside in Aberdeenshire with Walpole in Norfolk via a 680 km subsea and underground cable route, strengthening the UK’s energy security and helping meet clean power targets.
Converter stations in Aberdeenshire and West Norfolk will play a vital role in safely transmitting high volumes of electricity across long distances. From the landfall point at Anderby Creek, Lincolnshire, the route continues onshore for around 100 km to reach the West Norfolk station.
Once complete, EGL3 will reduce constraint costs and relieve pressure on the existing network. It is the largest project in National Grid and SSEN Transmission’s portfolios and part of wider UK grid upgrades.
Planning approval is expected to be sought in 2026, with construction starting in 2029 and full operation by 2033.
Mark Brackley, Project Director for National Grid, said: “EGL3 will play a central role in connecting more cleaner energy to homes and businesses right across the UK.”
James Johnson, Deputy Project Director for SSEN Transmission, added: “Once complete, EGL3 will form a vital part of the UK’s future electricity backbone.”
“This will strengthen the UK’s interconnectivity and ensure a reliable, flexible, and affordable power supply. At Hitachi Energy, we are committed to advancing the UK’s energy system towards the Clean Power 2030 target,” said Niklas Persson, Managing Director for Grid Integration Business at Hitachi Energy.
Source: National Grid
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