'Big next step': How plans for a North Sea supergrid are advancing fast

James Murray
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Credit: National Grid Ventures

Ofgem approves plans for five new interconnectors, including the UK's first hybrid projects to connect national grids and offshore wind farms

Plans to develop a North Sea supergrid capable of connecting grids and offshore wind farms across Northern Europe received a major boost today, after Ofgem approved proposals for five new interconnectors...

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