The installation and testing process of the Viking Link, a high voltage direct current (HVDC) submarine power cable stretching 765 kilometers between the United Kingdom and Denmark, has been completed.
The Viking Link Project is a collaboration between the National Grid of the UK and Denmark’s Energinet, designed and installed by the Italian contractor Prysmian, as reported by Yahoo on October 7. Prysmian manufactures the cables at its plant in Arco Felice, near Naples, and lays the cable using the Cable Enterprise and Leonardo da Vinci ships. The system is designed to enhance access to renewable and sustainable energy sources for over 1.4 million households.
The Viking Link cable transmits electricity between the UK and Denmark. (Photo: Wikipedia).
The Viking Link cable spans approximately 765 kilometers, enabling the exchange of electricity between the UK and Denmark. Once operational, the cable will facilitate more efficient use of renewable energy, improve access to sustainable electricity production, and enhance supply security. The project is expected to provide socio-economic benefits for both countries. The cable connects the Bicker Fen substation in Lincolnshire, UK, to the Revsing substation in southern Jutland, Denmark. The entire system has a capacity of 1,400 megawatts (MW).
Transitioning from polluting energy sources to clean renewable energy is crucial in the fight against global warming. The Viking Link is expected to become operational by the end of this year.
“This is a significant milestone that confirms Prysmian’s reliability in managing complex projects,” shared Hakan Ozmen, Executive Vice President of the project at Prysmian Group. “We are committed to supporting countries in achieving sustainable goals, helping the UK and Denmark significantly reduce carbon emissions.”
