The Visionary Cable Connecting Morocco’s Sunshine to Britain’s Power Grid

In an ambitious move to reshape Britain’s energy future, Sir Dave Lewis, former Tesco boss, is pushing for the world’s longest subsea power cable to transmit clean, renewable electricity from Morocco to the UK. This visionary 4,000km cable could power 9 million British homes if realised, providing a consistent 19-hour daily energy supply fueled by Morocco's solar and wind power.

Despite challenges, including navigating government approval, Lewis’s determination and innovative mindset drive the project forward. Backed by major energy investors, Xlinks, the company behind the plan, envisions this project as a key component of the UK’s clean energy agenda by 2030. For leaders, this endeavour underscores the importance of sustainable, cross-border collaborations and the potential for transformative impact on both economies.

Will this audacious idea set a new standard for global energy infrastructure?

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