UK links of 18.4 GW-21.4 GW ‘optimal’ by 2031

摘要

Analysis suggests total interconnection capacity of between 18.4 GWto 21.4 GW between UK and European markets by 2031 would provideoptimal benefits, UK electricity system operator National Grid saidJanuary 31.This is roughly a fivefold increase on existing UK interconnection of4 GW, enabling more efficient dispatch of generation across Europe,“leading to savings for consumers, increased profits for generatorsand income for interconnector developers,” National Grid said in anetworks options assessment report.