7.5GW of interconnector capacity blocked by Ofgem

Ofgem has provisionally vetoed six electricity interconnector projects, including one backed by a controversial former Tory donor. The projects had applied for support under the latest phase of the ‘cap and floor’ support regime. Ofgem’s initial project assessment (IPA) has, however, given the go-ahead for the 1.4GW Tarchon interconnector, which links Germany and the UK.

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