In 2022, the capacity of electricity interconnectors in the United Kingdom stood at seven gigawatts. It is forecast that the UK's electricity interconnectors capacity will amount to 27 gigawatts or 16 gigawatts in 2050 in Leading the way (LW) and Falling Short (FS) energy scenarios, respectively.
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National Grid (Electricity System Operator). (August 10, 2023). Capacity of electricity interconnectors in the United Kingdom in 2022, with forecast figures for 2030 to 2050, by scenario (in gigawatts) [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 23, 2026, from /statistics/1414358/projected-electricity-interconnectors-capacity-by-scenario-uk/
National Grid (Electricity System Operator). "Capacity of electricity interconnectors in the United Kingdom in 2022, with forecast figures for 2030 to 2050, by scenario (in gigawatts)." Chart. August 10, 2023. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 23, 2026. /statistics/1414358/projected-electricity-interconnectors-capacity-by-scenario-uk/
National Grid (Electricity System Operator). (2023). Capacity of electricity interconnectors in the United Kingdom in 2022, with forecast figures for 2030 to 2050, by scenario (in gigawatts). ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc.. Accessed: July 23, 2026. /statistics/1414358/projected-electricity-interconnectors-capacity-by-scenario-uk/
National Grid (Electricity System Operator). "Capacity of Electricity Interconnectors in The United Kingdom in 2022, with Forecast Figures for 2030 to 2050, by Scenario (in Gigawatts)." ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc., 10 Aug 2023, /statistics/1414358/projected-electricity-interconnectors-capacity-by-scenario-uk/
National Grid (Electricity System Operator), Capacity of electricity interconnectors in the United Kingdom in 2022, with forecast figures for 2030 to 2050, by scenario (in gigawatts) ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, /statistics/1414358/projected-electricity-interconnectors-capacity-by-scenario-uk/ (last visited July 23, 2026)
Capacity of electricity interconnectors in the United Kingdom in 2022, with forecast figures for 2030 to 2050, by scenario (in gigawatts) [Graph], National Grid (Electricity System Operator), August 10, 2023. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1414358/projected-electricity-interconnectors-capacity-by-scenario-uk/
