National Grid and SSEN plan EGL5
Eastern Green Link 5 will use subsea and underground cables to transmit electricity from Scotland to England, with community consultations underway.
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UK: National Grid and SSEN Transmission have announced plans for Eastern Green Link 5 (EGL5), a proposed high-voltage power connection between Scotland and England using mostly offshore cables. The project is part of the broader effort to expand the UK’s electricity infrastructure and accommodate future energy needs.
EGL5 will run subsea cables from Scotland to the Lincolnshire coast, making landfall at Anderby Creek. From there, HVDC cables will be placed underground for about 9 km to a converter station proposed near East Lindsey. A further 3 km of underground HVAC cables will connect this station to a planned substation near Bilsby.
The total cable route may span up to 555 km, including 415 km in English waters. A transition joint bay will link the offshore and onshore cable systems near the coast.
National Grid intends to submit a development consent order (DCO) covering both onshore and marine elements in English territory, pending government approval. SSEN will oversee planning approvals for the Scottish portion.
Public consultation for EGL5 has begun, offering residents and stakeholders the opportunity to provide input during the early planning stages. This consultation runs alongside ongoing discussions for EGL3 and EGL4, similar offshore connections being developed with other transmission partners.
Source: New Civil Engineer
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