National Grid steps up Norwegian interconnector plans

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Deal signed with Norwegian grid operator to push ahead with world's longest subsea power cable

The UK and Norway have agreed to develop the world's longest subsea power cable, linking the two countries' power sectors by 2020. National Grid yesterday signed a deal with Statnett, its Norwegian...

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