UK to Build World's Longest Power Transmission Grid
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In order to transfer additional power to the UK, plans are underway to build the world's longest power transmission network.
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A plan to build the world's longest power transmission network between the UK and Arab countries is underway
Britain is planning to build what could possibly be the world's longest power transmission grid to transfer additional amounts of electricity to the island country through renewable sources from an Arab country.
Independent Power Producer (IPP) Xlinks revealed plans on Sunday to build a 3800 km sea cable, linking Morocco to Britain, with costs up to $22 billion.
The power project will generate electricity in Morocco using solar and wind powers. The facilities for this project will cover around 1,500 square kilometers, according to Xlinks' plans, and will take power from 10.5 gigawatts of these large power farms. However, unlike the UK's other interconnectors, this project will supply only Britain.
Xlinks' Executive Chair Sir Dave Lewis said the plan will deliver power to more than 7 million British homes this decade.
The project will also hold benefits for Morocco, as the facilities' construction will generate around 10,000 jobs, according to Xlinks, with 2,000 permanent positions.
