UK and Denmark Initiate Viking Link Underwater Cable Project
The UK and Denmark have initiated the Viking Link project, laying an undersea cable to transmit electricity sufficient to power 2.5 million British homes, potentially saving millions in energy costs.
The cable extends from Lincolnshire, UK, to Jutland, Denmark, and is set to ultimately operate at a 1.4 GW capacity after initial 800MW usage.
Designed and installed by Siemens Energy, this groundbreaking cable is anticipated to avoid around 100 million tons of carbon emissions in the UK by 2030, with nearly all imported energy being carbon-free.
The UK benefits from bolstered energy security, the import of Denmark's surplus renewable energy, and the support in meeting carbon reduction goals. The project also strengthens the electricity infrastructure and fortifies cross-border energy cooperation.
For Denmark, the Viking Link provides an outlet to export its abundant wind-generated electricity, reinforcing its sustainable energy leadership. Utilizing HVDC technology, the cable withstands high electrical pressures and deep-sea environments.
Although similar cables like NordLink and North Sea Link exist, Viking Link stands out with its 765-kilometer length and engineering ingenuity.
Additionally, the Viking Link supports the EU's target to achieve 15% electricity interconnectivity by 2023, allowing countries to share excess energy, with 16 countries currently on course to meet this objective.
Designed and installed by Siemens Energy, this groundbreaking cable is anticipated to avoid around 100 million tons of carbon emissions in the UK by 2030, with nearly all imported energy being carbon-free.
The UK benefits from bolstered energy security, the import of Denmark's surplus renewable energy, and the support in meeting carbon reduction goals. The project also strengthens the electricity infrastructure and fortifies cross-border energy cooperation.
For Denmark, the Viking Link provides an outlet to export its abundant wind-generated electricity, reinforcing its sustainable energy leadership. Utilizing HVDC technology, the cable withstands high electrical pressures and deep-sea environments.
Although similar cables like NordLink and North Sea Link exist, Viking Link stands out with its 765-kilometer length and engineering ingenuity.
Additionally, the Viking Link supports the EU's target to achieve 15% electricity interconnectivity by 2023, allowing countries to share excess energy, with 16 countries currently on course to meet this objective.
