By Karmactive Staff
Viking Link Launches: World's Longest Undersea Cable Connects UK and Denmark
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Viking Link, a £1.7 billion collaboration between National Grid and Energinet, redefines energy connectivity.
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Stretching 475 miles, it's the longest land and undersea interconnector, linking UK and Denmark.
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Starting at 800 MW, its capacity will boost to 1.4 GW, enough for 2.5 million UK homes.
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Key to the project are converter stations by Siemens Energy and Energinet, essential for power frequency alignment.
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Prysmian Group's HVDC cable, crucial to Viking Link, was laid using the cutting-edge ship Leonardo Da Vinci.
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The project is set to reduce 600,000 tonnes of carbon emissions annually, a big win for the environment.
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Viking Link not only enhances energy security but also paves the way for more renewable energy use.
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Katie Jackson emphasizes the project's role in advancing wind power and energy security.
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Viking Link is a stepping stone in National Grid's vision for more interconnectors like LionLink.
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