Britain is seeking to implement an ambitious plan to extend a huge submarine cable with a length of up to 3,800 kilometers under the sea’s surface. To transfer renewable energy from Morocco to Britain.

The project, which is considered "of national importance" to achieve Britain's climate goals and enhance energy security, aims to take advantage of Morocco's abundant solar and wind energy to supply electricity to 7 million British homes by 2030.

X-Links is implementing this huge project, which represents an important achievement in Britain's efforts to achieve carbon neutrality and transform its energy system to rely more on renewable energy sources.

However, this connectivity project faces many challenges that require innovative solutions and intense diplomatic efforts.

In addition to the need to extend the longest high-voltage continuous transmission submarine cable in the world, X-Links needs to secure huge financing estimated at between 20 and 22 billion pounds sterling.

The project also requires agreeing on long-term pricing contracts with Morocco to ensure the economic feasibility of the project. Thus obtaining regulatory approval in both the United Kingdom and Morocco.

Added to these challenges is the necessity of obtaining permits to pass through the territorial waters of Spain and France. Which may constitute an additional geopolitical obstacle.

Despite these challenges, X-Links confirms that the project will contribute to creating about 10,000 jobs in Morocco, including 2,000 permanent jobs.

For her part, UK Minister for Energy Security and Zero Emissions Claire Coutinho expressed her strong support for the project, stressing its potential role in achieving Britain's climate goals and providing safe, reliable and affordable energy supplies to consumers.