Green light for £3bn Kent–Suffolk power link

National Grid has secured development consent for its estimated £3bn Sea Link project, paving the way for construction to start early next year.
The 138km electricity connection between Suffolk and Kent will include two converter stations, subsea and underground cables, and upgrades to the onshore transmission network.
Construction is expected to begin in early 2027 and finish in 2031, subject to detailed delivery planning.
National Grid has submitted project costs of £3.2bn to Ofgem in 2023/2