Major undersea power cable given green light

Press release published by Department for Energy Security and Net Zero on Friday, 30 October 2026 at 16:32 UK time · 2026 Burnham Labour government.

What was announced

Government approves Sea Link, a major undersea power connection between Suffolk and Kent.
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, gov.uk

Sea Link approved between Suffolk and Kent - a major electricity network upgrade capable of carrying 2 GW of power, helping more homegrown, secure, clean electricity reach homes and businesses
The UK government community benefits scheme will be delivered by National Grid with over a £1 million each for community funds in Kent and Suffolk, which could support local priorities such as improving community facilities, enhancing green spaces and developing local skills
Decisions back more clean power and the grid Britain needs to reduce exposure to volatile fossil fuel prices

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“Developed by National Grid, the 2 GW link will be capable of carrying enough electricity to power the equivalent of 2 million homes, helping move more power from where it is generated to where it is needed.”
“Great North Road Solar and Biodiversity Park, near Newark in Nottinghamshire, will have a generating capacity of 800 MW - enough to power the equivalent of around 400,000 homes a year, according to the developer.”
“Almost 4,000 sheep are expected to graze beneath and between the panels, potentially rising to 9,000 during lambing - keeping the grass down while allowing farming to continue alongside electricity generation.”
“Great North Road’s developer, Element Green, estimates that the project has the potential to provide enough clean, affordable energy to meet the power needs of approximately 400,000 homes.”
“Elements Green’s plans include planting 64,500 new trees, over 50 km of hedgerows and providing 34.8 km of new walking and riding routes.”
“The developer behind Frodsham says it could generate enough electricity for 40,000 homes.”

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Constituencies of the MPs named: Rutherglen.

Topics, as GOV.UK files them: Energy infrastructure.

Original: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/major-undersea-power-cable-given-green-light
Published 2026-10-30 16:32:23 UTC
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