ElecLink

Established in 2011, ElecLink is building and will soon operate a high voltage interconnector to link the electricity market of the United Kingdom and France via the Channel Tunnel.  

A subsidiary of Getlink group, ElecLink will increase the existing interconnection capacity between the two countries by 50% or 1,000MW thereby enhancing security of electricity supply for both businesses and domestic consumers.

ElecLink

Established in 2011, ElecLink designs, builds and will soon operate a high voltage interconnector, to link the electricity market of the United Kingdom and France via the Channel Tunnel.  

A subsidiary of Getlink group, ElecLink will increase the existing interconnection capacity between the two countries by 50% or 1,000MW thereby enhancing security of electricity supply for both businesses and domestic consumers.

ElecLink has been awarded the status of « European Project of Common Interest » by the European Commission and is targeting operational service in 2020.

ElecLink is a unique, rewarding, innovative and environmentally friendly infrastructure, that has ambitious goals and challenges for the coming years. We are a young, dynamic, and talented organisation that is immensely proud of our company and story so far.

If you are a passionate and committed individual with the skillset we desire, come and be part of our journey as we get ready for go-live and beyond.
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With a capacity of 1,000 MW in either direction –

equivalent to the electricity consumption of 1,650,000 households –

this installation will carry electric current through the Channel Tunnel

by a direct current (HVDC) link with a length of 51 km.