A new energy connection to power the future
Welcome to Neuconnect
The NeuConnect Interconnector will create the first direct power link between Germany and Great Britain, connecting two of Europe’s largest energy markets for the first time.
Construction is well underway on the project and will see around 725km of land and subsea cables form an ‘invisible highway’ between Germany and Great Britain – the new link will allow up to 1.4GW of electricity to move in either direction, enough to power up to 1.5 million homes over the life of the project.
THE NEUCONNECT INTERCONNECTOR WILL HELP POWER THE FUTURE WITH AN ENERGY SUPPLY THAT IS:
Resilient
connecting two of Europe’s largest energy markets for the first time will help to create greater resilience and security of supply in Great Britain and Germany. The NeuConnect link will allow up to 1.4GW of electricity to flow in either direction, enough to power up to 1.5 million homes over the life of the project.
SUSTAINABLE
the integration of renewable energy sources in the UK and Germany will result in a net reduction in carbon emissions of 13 MtCO2 over 25 years. The investment in proven, reliable technology offers the British and German networks greater efficiency and flexibility to deal with the changing demands of industry, businesses and consumers.
ECONOMIC
NeuConnect will see £2.4bn / €2.8bn of private investment into UK and German energy infrastructure, with the new link helping to increase choice and competition in the British and German markets. This could lead to millions of consumers and businesses benefitting from reduced electricity prices.
Indicative delivery timeline
2018 – 22
NeuConnect Britain Ltd established in 2018
UK and German planning approvals & regulatory regimes secured
Major contracts awarded
Project reached Financial Close in 2022
2023
Final permits secured
Major construction starts in UK
Ground preparation works start in Germany
2024
Start of major construction in Germany
Construction starts on UK converter station
Start of onshore and offshore cabling works
2025 – 27
Offshore cabling works continue between UK and Germany
Installation works on UK and German converter stations
Testing and commissioning of interconnector
2028
NeuConnect completed and begins operation
Contact us
If you have any questions about NeuConnect, you can contact the NeuConnect Community Engagement team via:
0808 189 0783
enquiries@neuconnect.eu