|

Construction begins on subsea electricity superhighway

By

Iberdrola announced that construction of the Eastern Green Link 1, a subsea electricity superhighway, has officially started.  The £2.5 billion project is a joint venture between SP Energy Networks and National Grid Electricity Transmission. It will transport renewable energy to power two million homes through over 190 km of undersea cables connecting Scotland and England. The project, approved by Ofgem last year, has now begun onshore construction, with offshore works scheduled to start in the…

|

Iberdrola invests in RTS for insulation innovation, advances UK subsea cable project

By

Iberdrola, through its Perseo start-up programme, has invested in Revestimientos Técnicos Sostenibles (RTS), an Andalusian company specializing in thermal insulation and anti-corrosion coatings.  The collaboration focuses on advanced materials such as cork, hollow ceramic microspheres, and aerogel for use in offshore wind structures and building renovations.  Iberdrola aims to incorporate these materials into the construction and maintenance of its offshore wind farms, enhancing energy efficiency and sustainability. RTS, based in Utrera, Seville, Spain, joins Iberdrola’s…