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National Grid, TenneT Germany Launch GriffinLink, A First Of A Find Project To Maximise Offshore Wind

The title of this post is the sane as that of this press release from National Grid.

These three bullet points serve as sub headings.

• National Grid and TenneT Germany announce our cooperation on GriffinLink, a planned GB-Germany multi-purpose interconnector (MPI).

• GriffinLink would support energy security, accelerate the connection of offshore wind and mark a coordinated approach on supply chains and infrastructure.

• Announced at the North Sea Summit in Hamburg, the project could maximise shared offshore wind resources in the most efficient way.

These two paragraphs add more detail.

National Grid will partner with TenneT Germany to develop GriffinLink, a new multi-purpose interconnector (MPI) project, which could connect British and German offshore wind to both countries. It marks a step towards a more integrated, flexible, and efficient energy system for both Great Britain and Germany which delivers secure, affordable energy for consumers.

GriffinLink could make an important contribution to security of supply and market integration in northwestern Europe. Cross-border hybrid energy systems such as GriffinLink make it possible to feed cleaner electricity into the grid where it can be generated and transport it exactly where it is needed.

Note this integrated approach means.

1. Better utilisation of the grids and is a more efficient use of renewable energy across national borders;
2. Lowering the costs involved, and the supply chain materials required and;
3. A reduced impact on coastal communities and the environment.

As a ‘multi-purpose’ interconnector connecting wind in two countries, GriffinLink would be the first project of its kind in Europe and a milestone for cross-border energy security and stability.

It will also connect the UK’s offshore wind power to someone someone who needs it and will pay good money for it.

I asked Google AI, “How much energy we will be exporting to Europe in 2030” and received this reply.

By 2030, the UK is expected to be exporting significant amounts of electricity to Germany, largely enabled by the NeuConnect interconnector, which is set to become operational around 2028 and will have a capacity of 1.4 GW. While precise, definitive figures for 2030 are subject to market conditions, key data suggests:

NeuConnect Capacity: The 725km subsea link between Kent (UK) and Wilhelmshaven (Germany) will allow 1.4 GW of electricity to flow in either direction.

Net Export Position: The UK is positioned to become a net exporter of electricity to Europe by the 2030s, fueled by a massive expansion in offshore wind capacity, aiming for up to 50GW by 2030.

Grid Interconnection: By 2030, the UK’s total interconnection capacity to Europe is planned to increase to 18GW, up from 8GW.

Hydrogen Focus: In addition to electricity, the UK is exploring the potential to export up to 35 TWh of hydrogen to Germany by 2030.

That will do nicely!

February 11, 2026 - Posted by AnonW | Artificial Intelligence, Energy, Hydrogen | Germany, GriffinLink, Interconnectors, National Grid, Offshore Wind Power, TenneT, Wind Power