Sumitomo Electric has secured a contract to supply and install a 525 kV HVDC cable for the Sea Link project in the UK, contributing to the region's clean energy infrastructure and job creation efforts.

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Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. has secured a significant contract with National Grid Electricity Transmission PLC (NGET) to supply and install a 525 kV High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) cable for the Sea Link project in the UK. This ambitious project involves a 140 km submarine cable that will be manufactured at Sumitomo Electric's state-of-the-art facility located at the Port of Nigg in Scotland.

The construction of the Sea Link project is slated to begin in 2027, aligning with NGET's broader initiative—'The Great Grid Upgrade'—which aims to enhance electricity transmission capacity across the UK. By focusing on cleaner energy delivery, this project will address the increasing demands for efficient power transmission systems.

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The transition towards cleaner energy solutions in the UK has accelerated in recent years, driven by the government's commitment to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. This has prompted substantial investments in modernizing the electricity grid, with initiatives like