Getlink celebrates the success of ElecLink on its second anniversary

On the occasion of the second anniversary of the ElecLink electrical interconnector, Getlink highlights its commercial and technical success. ElecLink, located in the Channel Tunnel, connects the French and British electricity networks without affecting marine ecosystems.

With a capacity of 1 Gigawatt, ElecLink represents the equivalent of the electricity consumption of cities like Lyon or Birmingham. Since its commissioning, it has increased electricity exchanges between France and the United Kingdom by 33%, responding to increased demand.

Technically impressive, ElecLink has transported more than 11.5 TWh of electricity since May 2022, with an availability rate above 96%. Its environmental impact is low, using the existing Fixed Link infrastructure.

Yann Leriche, Managing Director of Getlink, highlights the importance of this infrastructure for the energy security of the UK and Europe, thanks to its reliability and low environmental impact.