Riis-Johansen believes that transmission system operators, rather than utilities that are also power producers, should build and operate the cables to ensure that all market players have the same access to the grid.
Norway signs up to North Sea grid pact
Norway, which declined to sign a declaration to develop a North Sea offshore grid with nine EU countries last autumn, has reversed its stance.
4 February 2010 23:00 GMT
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25 November 2012 13:01 GMT
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