UK to tap Norwegian hydropower through world's longest interconnector

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Two countries sign deal to start building 730km link that could provide 14 per cent of the electricity used in homes each year

The UK and Norway have agreed to link the two countries' electricity grids through the longest subsea interconnector of its kind in the world. National Grid and Stanett, the Norwegian Transmission System...

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