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The vessel Prysmian Leonardo da Vinci from NeuConnect has completed the laying of subsea cables in the UK sector. This progress represents a significant stretch of the 700 kilometers planned to link the British and German power grids.
Installation of subsea cables in British waters
The vessel is moving toward Dutch waters. There, it will continue with the installation of another 140 kilometers of infrastructure. Technical operations have shown remarkable precision during the phases executed to date. The contractor Prysmian is using cutting-edge technology to ensure the stability of the cable laying on the North Sea seabed.
Furthermore, the transmission capacity of this network will reach 1.4 GW. This power level allows for the supply of energy to 1.5 million homes in both nations. The £2.4 billion investment is backed by entities such as Meridiam and Allianz. Likewise, the participation of Kansai Electric Power and TEPCO strengthens the financial viability of the energy corridor.
Regarding the German side, onshore works in Wilhelmshaven are progressing according to schedule. Horizontal drilling will be completed during the current summer. The integration of renewable sources will be one of the direct benefits of this engineering project.
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