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Article: United Kingdom: National Grid plans UK-Norway interconnector.
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- October 8, 2009
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UK TSO National Grid has agreed with its Norwegian counterpart Statnett to draw up proposals for a grid interconnector that could cost around GBP1bn ($1.6bn).
Under the preliminary agreement, the two grid operators would each hold a 50 per cent stake in the project, after feasibility studies suggested that the cable would be economically and technically viable.
A cable link-up could help solve the problem of wind power intermittency, where Norwegian hydropower could act as back-up for the UK in return for electricity on windy days.
"Greater interconnection with Europe will be an important tool to help us balance the system with large quantities ...