National Grid and TenneT Germany partner on North Sea GriffinLink project
National Grid and TenneT Germany have partnered to develop GriffinLink to connect offshore wind farms. The project aims to boost European energy independence.
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National Grid plc and TenneT Germany have officially entered into a strategic partnership to develop GriffinLink, a significant power interconnector situated in the North Sea. This new project is designed to link offshore wind farms from both the United Kingdom 
GBand Germany 
DE, creating a shared infrastructure to bolster regional energy security. The announcement comes at a pivotal time as European nations seek to diversify their energy sources and reduce their reliance on Russian imports following the invasion of Ukraine.
GBand Germany DE, creating a shared infrastructure to bolster regional energy security. The announcement comes at a pivotal time as European nations seek to diversify their energy sources and reduce their reliance on Russian imports following the invasion of Ukraine.The GriffinLink project is expected to have the capacity to connect up to 2 gigawatts of offshore wind energy, providing a direct supply to both the British and German power grids. By integrating these offshore resources, the partnership aims to enhance the flexibility and reliability of the energy supply across the two nations. This initiative aligns closely with a broader clean energy pact recently signed by several European countries, which emphasizes the strategic importance of the North Sea as a central hub for renewable energy development.
