The two transmission system operators plan to complete a ‘pre-feasibility study’ of the possible interconnector by the end of this year.
The companies will examine the technical issues involved, possible routes and landing points, and how the subsea link could play its part in a future North Sea ‘supergrid’ linking multiple European nations with offshore wind production.
The UK has major offshore ambitions, while Denmark plans to meet 50% of its power needs from wind by 2020.
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