National Grid has opened a new consultation on a major electricity link that could carry enough power for around two million homes and businesses across Lincolnshire and the East Midlands.
The Eastern Green Link 5 project would use a 585km (363 mile) subsea high voltage direct current cable to move electricity from Scotland to Anderby Creek in Lincolnshire, helping transport more homegrown renewable power across the country.
The project forms part of the Great Grid Upgrade, described as the biggest overhaul of the UK electricity network in generations.
National Grid said the route has been updated after early engagement in 2025, with feedback from communities helping shape the latest proposals now being put out for consultation.
The consultation will run from 29 May to 24 July 2026 and communities in East Lindsey are being asked to comment on the plans.
The latest proposals include a subsea cable from Scotland to Anderby Creek, a single onshore cable route north of Huttoft, a preferred converter station site north-east of Bilsby and further underground cabling to connect with infrastructure proposed through the Grimsby to Walpole project.
National Grid said the subsea route has been selected to reduce interaction with offshore wind developments, Marine Protected Areas and other marine infrastructure.
The onshore cable route would be up to 8km long, connecting the landfall at Anderby Creek to the proposed converter station.
The project has been identified by the National Energy System Operator as an important reinforcement to help move power from where it is generated to where it is needed.
National Grid said the link would increase electricity network capacity, strengthen the local grid in Lincolnshire and support a more secure and resilient energy system as demand grows.
It could also support jobs, skills and supply chain opportunities for businesses across Lincolnshire and the East Midlands.
The company said it will continue working with local authorities, businesses and communities as the plans develop.
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