An overview of the next steps for future electricity
interconnection and offshore hybrid assets as Great Britain
transitions towards becoming a Clean Energy Superpower.
Next steps for electricity
interconnection in Great Britain
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This publication sets the stage for the future of electricity
interconnection in Great Britain, acting as the first step in an
ongoing programme of work that will evolve alongside NESO's Strategic Energy
Planning and Ofgem's future interconnection delivery programme.
By enabling the cross-border flow of electricity, interconnectors
allow us to import power when it is cheaper abroad and export
surplus power when we are generating more than we use, helping to
lower costs for consumers. They also enhance our energy security,
support decarbonisation and provide flexibility for the
electricity system. This flexibility is essential for
integrating the new home-grown renewable power we are building to
reduce our reliance on expensive and volatile fossil fuel
markets.
As part of Great Britain's Clean Energy Superpower Mission, we
expect to further grow our interconnector fleet with additional
projects that support the development of a Net Zero energy
system. This document sets out the context, intentions and
next steps to support the development of future electricity
interconnection in Great Britain.
