Summary
- A billion-pound project called Eastern Green Link 2 (EGL2) will connect the energy grids of Scotland and England with undersea cables
- The project aims to enhance renewable energy transfer and improve energy security across the country
- EGL2 will transport surplus renewable energy generated in Scotland to regions in England with higher electricity demand
- Once completed, the HVDC link will significantly reduce reliance on fossil fuels and contribute to the UK’s net-zero goals