The ambitious project, which will cost around £ 18bn, has been unveiled by the company's chief executive, Simon Morrish, in an interview with pv magazine. The Xlinks board of directors includes members such as Paddy Padmanathan, President and CEO of Saudi ACWA Power involved in renewable energy projects in Morocco.

Early 2027

The Xlinks company plans to hold international tenders for the construction of the project and expects to bring the first 1.8 GW cable online in early 2027 and a second cable two years later.

The cable would cross international waters and submerge in the territorial waters of European countries such as Portugal, Spain and France, according to the developer.

Firm and flexible energy

The British company Xlinks says it is currently in talks with three major European cable manufacturers for the construction of the transmission lines.

When completed, the project will deliver 26 TWh of firm and flexible power to the UK each year under a contract for difference (CfD) scheme.

Great contributions

The project is expected to generate 7,5% of UK electricity demand and deliver a very valuable energy supply and contribute to the decarbonisation of the planet.