Suedlink Cable Installation Begins for Major Green Energy Project
The ambitious Suedlink project aims to transport renewable energy from northern to southern Germany, with completion expected by 2028.
Overview
- Cable installation for the Suedlink power line has commenced in Heeslingen, Lower Saxony, marking a significant step in Germany's energy transition.
- Suedlink will span approximately 700 kilometers, delivering green electricity from the wind-rich north to up to ten million households in southern Germany.
- The project includes two main direct current lines, starting in Schleswig-Holstein and ending in Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg.
- The construction involves complex procedures, including underground cabling and specialized drilling techniques for crossing infrastructure like roads and rivers.
- While the project's completion is expected by the end of 2028, the financial impact on consumer electricity prices remains uncertain, with costs estimated at around ten billion euros.