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Posted on January 26, 2026
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Add as preferred source on GoogleUK and Germany's grid operators plan GriffinLink to connect offshore wind farms, enhancing renewable energy and reducing Russian energy reliance.
LONDON, Jan 26 (Reuters) - Britain's National Grid and Germany's TenneT Germany will partner to develop a power link connecting British and German offshore wind farms in the North Sea to supply both countries, the companies said on Monday.
The announcement comes as Britain, Germany, Denmark and other European countries sign a clean energy pact at a summit in Hamburg, pledging to deliver 100 gigawatts of offshore wind power through large-scale joint projects.
Europe is seeking to boost its energy independence and wean itself off Russian energy imports in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
The interconnector, called GriffinLink, could connect up to 2 GW of offshore wind to the two countries and could be operational by the late 2030s, the companies said.
(Reporting by Susanna Twidale; Editing by Jan Harvey)
Renewable energy is energy derived from natural processes that are continuously replenished, such as solar, wind, and hydroelectric power.
Energy independence refers to the ability of a country to meet its energy needs without relying on imports from other countries.
Offshore wind power is the generation of electricity using wind turbines located in bodies of water, typically oceans, which harness wind energy.
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