Scotland plans link to Norway power supply

Scotland is drawing up plans to build the world’s longest electricity connector – to Norway – to help meet its renewable targets and end its dependence on nuclear power. The whole project could cost more than


The plan could raise the hackles of MPs already concerned about Scottish politicians’ push for independence. The UK depends on Scotland for most of its oil revenues and renewable energy resource. Politicians in Westminster are worried that full Scottish independence would further undermine the security of the UK’s energy supply.

Scotland is much windier than England, Wales or Northern Ireland, and also has green hydro-electric power. It has set a target of getting half its electricity from renewable sources such as wind power by 2020, compared to the UK’s goal of generating about a third from renewables.

Guardian