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UK Grid Overhaul Underway: £150 Billion Investment Planned for Energy Infrastructure

1 report, 1 independent Updated Sep 21
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A major project is underway to overhaul the UK's electricity network, intended to connect renewable sources and reduce reliance on fossil fuels. The required investment is estimated at £64 billion through 2030, with a combined total exceeding £150 billion through 2041. This includes a planned £4 billion subsea cable running from Peterhead in Aberdeenshire to Drax in North Yorkshire.

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The expansion is described as the largest overhaul of the country's electricity network in generations. The plan involves operators investing £22 billion over five years to upgrade infrastructure in Highlands, islands, and north-east Scotland.

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Who's involved

  • AberdeenshireAberdeenshire is the origin point for a planned subsea cable project.
  • DraxDrax is the destination point for the subsea cable connecting to Aberdeenshire.

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