Former Tesco CEO Dave Lewis proposes a 4,000 km Morocco-UK subsea cable to supply Britain with renewable energy that could meet up to 8 percent of the UK’s electricity needs.
Dec 6, 2024
Former Tesco CEO has proposed a 4,000 km Morocco-UK subsea cable to supply Britain with renewable energy, tapping Morocco’s wind and solar resources. The Morocco-UK subsea cable, developed by Xlinks, could supply up to 8 percent of Britain’s electricity.
These resources will provide renewable energy for about 19 hours each day. Once operational, it aims to strengthen the UK’s renewable energy infrastructure. It will do so by providing consistent and low-carbon electricity.
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Britain has committed to achieving a net-zero electricity system by 2035 as part of its clean energy goals. Morocco’s renewable energy resources, already among the most reliable in Africa, align perfectly with this vision.
According to the report, large international energy companies such as TotalEnergies, Abu Dhabi’s TAQA, General Electric’s investment arm, and Octopus Energy, are backing the Xlinks project.
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The Morocco-UK project is not just about energy transfer, it’s about creating a template for how developed nations can partner with developing countries to address the global climate crisis. Collaborations like this play a key role in driving investment and technology transfer. They aid sustainable development across the continents.
