Locating cabling within the Channel Tunnel will bolster the UK’s energy security by delivering critical national assets which are uniquely securely located.
Committed to owning and operating future assets, Eleclink 2 draws upon the unique experience and success of Eleclink and Getlink.
By making use of existing infrastructure, Eleclink 2 avoids unnecessary seabed disturbance, whilst supporting UK net zero targets.
Our latest studies forecast that over a 25-year period Eleclink 2 will deliver around €4 billion worth of socio-economic benefits to British, French and wider European consumers during the lifecycle of the project.
It is projected that Eleclink 2 will reduce CO2 emissions by 200 – 500 tonnes per year.
1st of May
Ofgem approved Eleclink 2’s GB interconnector licence application.
This licence grants Eleclink 2 certain rights related to the future operation of the interconnector and enables us to proceed with our upcoming regulatory applications in the UK market.
September
Eleclink 2 secured a GB connection agreement for new substation in the Kent area.
Spring
CRE & RTE have outlined their initial preference for Eleclink 2 as the next interconnector project on the GB France border, due to the unique benefits associated with Eleclink 2, including the secure tunnel installation and Getlink's proven expertise to deliver successful interconnector projects.
The GB government supports the delivery of increased interconnection to promote the transition towards Net Zero, advocating for up to 24GW of operational interconnector capacity by 2035 through NESO’s Clean Power 2030 Action Plan.
The UK and French governments have agreed to continue assessing future projects with the aim of delivering an additional 1GW of interconnection on the GB - France border by 2035.
The French and British energy regulators (CRE & Ofgem respectively) have agreed to continue exploring future interconnection development opportunities with an update expected in October 2025.
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