Global push for ultra-long electricity cables raises opportunities and challenges
Developers are studying projects to connect distant regions with electricity cables that could exceed 4,000 kilometres, the Financial Times reported. Potential links include Canada to the United Kingdom and Australia to Singapore. The idea is to harness renewable energy growth and balance electricity supply and demand by using differences in weather patterns and time zones. A working example is the Viking interconnector, which began commercial operations in late 2023. The 765 km two-way cable links…