Orkney-UK mainland 220kV subsea cable passes FAT, nears offshore install

Nexans completed factory acceptance testing of the 220 kV subsea cable linking Orkney to the UK mainland, marking a key milestone toward first-ever grid connection. The project will end Orkney's energy isolation, enabling power export and import. Installation timing and final energization remain pending.

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