Morocco-UK subsea power cable granted 'project of national significance' status

Cecilia Keating
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The interconnector route skirts Portugal, Spain and France before linking to UK | Credit: Xlinks
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The interconnector route skirts Portugal, Spain and France before linking to UK | Credit: Xlinks

Ambitious plans from Xlinks receive a major boost, as government confirms Ministers will have key role in planning decisions

Plans to transmit energy generated by wind and solar plants in Morocco to the UK through subsea cables have taken a major step forward, after the government recognised the scheme as a "project of national...

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