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Germany and Norway on Thursday inaugurated a new undersea cable that directly connects the power networks
of both countries.
The project is considered a key step
in Europe's efforts to switch from fossil fuels to renewable energy.
The new submarine cable, the €2 billion Nordlink, aims to export excess electricity from German wind farms to Norway and gain abundant hydropower resources from Norway during non-monsoon periods, giving both sides access to more flexible and clean electricity
.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel said at the virtual launch ceremony: "We are setting milestones
for modern energy supply in Europe.
”
The 623-kilometre-long cable runs under the North Sea from Schleswig-Holstein in northern Germany to Tumbad in southern Norway
.
According to reports, it can carry enough electricity to power 3.
6 million homes at a time
.
Claudia Kemfert, senior energy expert at the German Institute for Economic Research, said the new system would help reduce electricity prices in Germany, which is relatively high
compared to other European countries.
Oil-rich Norway can meet almost all of its electricity needs using renewable resources, while electricity from its hydroelectric power stations is relatively cheap
.
By harnessing the Norwegian grid, Germany can avoid building its own expensive backup power plants
, Kemfert said.
“?? Nordlink is no substitute for Germany expanding renewable energy here, but it can greatly help balance out demand fluctuations
.
”
The German government recently announced that it aims to reduce Germany's greenhouse gas emissions to "net zero"
by 2045.
As Germany shuts down its last nuclear power plant next year and phases out coal by 2038, it will need to massively expand wind and solar power to meet the needs
of its 83 million residents and industry.
Commenting on the project, Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg said: "Nordlink will facilitate Germany's transition
to renewable energy.
At the same time, it will provide us with energy
in Norway when needed.
”
Germany and Norway on Thursday inaugurated a new undersea cable that directly connects the power networks
of both countries.
The project is considered a key step
in Europe's efforts to switch from fossil fuels to renewable energy.
The new submarine cable, the €2 billion Nordlink, aims to export excess electricity from German wind farms to Norway and gain abundant hydropower resources from Norway during non-monsoon periods, giving both sides access to more flexible and clean electricity
.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel said at the virtual launch ceremony: "We are setting milestones
for modern energy supply in Europe.
”
The 623-kilometre-long cable runs under the North Sea from Schleswig-Holstein in northern Germany to Tumbad in southern Norway
.
According to reports, it can carry enough electricity to power 3.
6 million homes at a time
.
Claudia Kemfert, senior energy expert at the German Institute for Economic Research, said the new system would help reduce electricity prices in Germany, which is relatively high
compared to other European countries.
Oil-rich Norway can meet almost all of its electricity needs using renewable resources, while electricity from its hydroelectric power stations is relatively cheap
.
By harnessing the Norwegian grid, Germany can avoid building its own expensive backup power plants
, Kemfert said.
“?? Nordlink is no substitute for Germany expanding renewable energy here, but it can greatly help balance out demand fluctuations
.
”
The German government recently announced that it aims to reduce Germany's greenhouse gas emissions to "net zero"
by 2045.
As Germany shuts down its last nuclear power plant next year and phases out coal by 2038, it will need to massively expand wind and solar power to meet the needs
of its 83 million residents and industry.
Commenting on the project, Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg said: "Nordlink will facilitate Germany's transition
to renewable energy.
At the same time, it will provide us with energy
in Norway when needed.
”
