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🌍⚡ Ambitious NATO-L Project to Forge Transatlantic Clean Energy Superhighway Between USA and Europe
The NATO-L project, a groundbreaking subsea interconnector, is set to establish the first direct high-voltage direct current (HVDC) link between the USA and Europe. This ambitious 6 GW infrastructure will span 3,500 km from Eastern Canada to the UK and Ireland, aiming to enhance energy security and sustainability by enabling a robust transatlantic exchange of clean power.
Key Points:
Energy Security: Addresses vulnerabilities highlighted by the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the 2022 European gas crisis.
Climate Action: Facilitates the integration and balancing of renewable energy sources, responding to the urgent need for a greener grid.
Innovative Solution: Links different time zones to optimize the use of solar and wind energy, providing a virtual 24/7 baseload carbon-free corridor.
The project, expected to take 10-15 years to complete, underscores the growing commitment to secure, sustainable energy amidst global geopolitical and environmental challenges.
World’s ‘most ambitious’ subsea interconnector igniting zest for clean power superhubs: Embracing NATO-L to reinforce energy security bonds between America and Europe - Offshore Energy
The first interconnection between North America and Western Europe will enable a new dawn to brake over energy security across the Atlantic.