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Michael Liebreich | “These are only 4,000km distances. They’re perfectly feasible.”
In the world of energy, distances as far as 4,000km are no longer too far - they're the answer to longevity and security. Xlinks investor Michael…
Awards list names Xlinks as one of the best UK companies to work for
Xlinks has been named as one of the best companies to work for in the UK. Hyer, the global media publisher, has this week unveiled the winners of its…
Net Hero Podcast | Can the global grid come good?
Can the global grid come good? That was one of the many questions put to our very own James Humfrey on the most recent episode of the Net Hero…
The Telegraph | International investors won’t wait forever, says Xlinks chair
The UK risks missing out on the next generation of net zero infrastructure, says Sir Dave Lewis, Chair of Xlinks. Speaking with The Telegraph, he…
Eid Al-Fitr: Our warmest wishes to all observing this special occasion
We extend our warmest wishes to all our colleagues, partners, investors and peers observing this special occasion of Eid Al-Fitr. May this Eid bring…
Xlinks is named a World Top GreenTech Company by TIME magazine
Xlinks - as seen in TIME magazine. We can today reveal that Xlinks has been named as one of the World’s Top GreenTech Companies by TIME. It is a huge…
PoliticsHome | ‘Proud’ Sir Nick Harvey speaks up for Xlinks project
Sourcing energy from a country with a guaranteed supply of sunshine and wind would help the government in its mission to bring down energy bills.…
City AM | “If I was to bump into Keir Starmer in a lift…”
“If I was to bump into Keir Starmer in a lift, I would say: this absolutely helps solve so many of your key priorities of this government: growth,…
PM’s attitude to collaboration is encouraging for energy sector projects
Building towards a global grid requires the cooperation of nations whose energy strategies and ambitions complement each other. It’s encouraging to…
Celebrating International Women’s Day at Xlinks
At Xlinks, we believe that accelerating the transition to net zero goes hand in hand with driving greater inclusion in the energy sector. Women are…
Ramadan Mubarak! Warmest wishes from the Xlinks team
As the holy month of Ramadan begins, we send our warmest wishes to our colleagues, partners, and friends observing this sacred time. May this month…
Utility Week | A deep dive into the Morocco – UK Power Project
Xlinks and the Morocco - UK Power Project is the subject of Utility Week's latest deep dive article. The piece comes after a lengthy interview…
InfraDig | Project CEO appears on renowned IJGlobal podcast
There is a familiar face on the latest episode of InfraDig. James Humfrey, CEO of the Morocco - UK Power Project, has appeared on the highly regarded…
Xlinks founder gives talk to packed crowd at Marsh conference
Xlinks CEO and founder Simon Morrish spoke at the Marsh Energy Industry Conference last week. His message was clear: the rise of mega projects, like…
Will Hutton | Xlinks project “should be turbo-charged”
“The imaginative Xlinks project, proposing to pipe electricity from solar panels in Morocco to Britain, which could supply 8% of our electricity,…
Bloomberg | Morocco – UK Power Project seeks political champions
Bloomberg has reported on Xlinks' latest plea to the UK government. The article reads: The company planning the world’s longest subsea power cable…
The Times | Xlinks founder is proud to be a part of renewables success story
The founder of Xlinks, Simon Morrish, is proud to be a part of the renewable energy success story. He spoke to this in a recent column for The Times,…
Bloomberg | Xlinks Chair: Economic growth and Net Zero are not mutually exclusive
Economic growth and carbon emissions reduction are not mutually exclusive. That was the message from Xlinks Chair, Sir Dave Lewis, when he spoke on…
The Economist | Why don’t more countries import their electricity?
[Illustration by Nick Little] A recent deep-dive in The Economist asks the question: why don’t more countries import their electricity? The article…
Greg Jackson | Xlinks project will help answer the Dunkelflaute problem
Greg Jackson has again endorsed Xlinks and the Morocco – UK Power Project in the media. This came in an article in The Telegraph, which reported the…
Long-distance transmission is key theme at IRENA Assembly
This week kicked off with one of the most important events in our calendar: the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) Assembly. The two-day…
COMMENT: NESO notices show need for diverse supply
Last week, the National Energy System Operator issued a capacity market notice for the third time this winter. The notice was later cancelled, but it…
COMMENT: AI plans must consider clean power goals
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has laid out plans to ‘turbocharge AI’ in the UK. The sector presents a real opportunity to drive productivity and…
PHOTOS | A fantastic mix of guests at Xlinks’ festive gathering
The final Xlinks event of the year was one to remember. We held a festive gathering at Portcullis House on Monday, where we were very happy to be…
Xlinks CIO shines spotlight on Morocco at Investor Mission
Invest Africa hosted the Investor Mission in Casablanca and Rabat this week. The event - which is a staple in our calendar - shone a spotlight on…
The Rest is Politics | Xlinks project is ‘really interesting’ and ‘very innovative’, says Alastair Campbell
Alastair Campbell has spoken on the Xlinks Morocco - UK Power Project to two huge audiences this week. The first mention was on his podcast, The Rest…
WATCH | Xlinks’ James Humfrey talks finance on Proximo Infra podcast
Morocco - UK Power Project CEO James Humfrey appeared on Proximocast this week. Speaking with host and Exile Group Editor-at-Large Tom Nelthorpe,…
Energy Voice | ‘Xlinks supply could improve UK grid resiliency from 2030s’
The Xlinks Morocco-UK Power Project "could help balance the UK grid and improve resiliency when it launches in the early 2030s". A story published by…
The Guardian | Former Tesco boss wants to send power from Morocco to Great Britain
Image credit: Martin Godwin/The Guardian Xlinks Chair, Sir Dave Lewis, has been talking to The Guardian about what inspired him to join the Board,…
New Statesman | Xlinks Chair speaks on joining the charge towards net zero
Sir Dave Lewis and his charge towards net zero was the subject of a double page spread in November's New Statesman. The Xlinks Chair spoke on his…
Baroness Bloomfield speaks on Xlinks project during ‘critical’ House of Lords debate
Xlinks’ Morocco – UK Power Project has again been spoken about in Parliament, this time by Baroness Bloomfield of Hinton Waldrist. The Great British…
Xlinks First Ltd completes executive management team with double appointment
Xlinks First Ltd has appointed Samantha Jones and Catherine Gan as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer respectively. The double…
VIDEO | Budget 2024: Why infrastructure is key to making Britain a ‘green energy superpower’
It was announced in Wednesday’s Budget that Government has ambition to make Britain a “green energy superpower”. Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveiled…
Xlinks’ James Humfrey takes to the stage at the Financial Times Energy Transition Summit
It was a morning well spent at the Financial Times Energy Transition Summit on October 24. The event brought together business leaders from some of…
Xlinks is hot topic on podcast with National Grid Group CEO, John Pettigrew
Xlinks was discussed on Aurora Energy Research’s podcast, Energy Unplugged, this week. Speaking to episode host Richard Howard, National Grid Group…
BBC R4 Today | Investment Summit ‘encouraging’ but ‘deeds are harder than words’, says Sir Dave Lewis
"It was very encouraging from a business point of view to see a Government put growth at the centre of everything they’re talking about."…
WATCH: Xlinks at London Climate Action Week 2024
The Xlinks team enjoyed a meaningful few days at London Climate Action Week 2024. Experts from across the globe descended on England's capital for…
Xlinks First Limited board review
Following the successful closure of Series B fundraising, Xlinks First Limited (‘XLF’), which is developing the Morocco-UK Power Project, has…
NEW Just Have A Think video on Xlinks’ Morocco-UK Power Project
Dave Borlace, founder and face of the Just Have A Think YouTube channel, has published a new video on Xlinks’ Morocco-UK Power Project. The channel,…
The Rt Hon Claire Coutinho, Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero comments on the Morocco-UK Power Project.
Yesterday, at the 2024 Morocco Investment Forum we heard from The Rt Hon Claire Coutinho, Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero who…
Public consultation announced on updated proposals for Xlinks’ Morocco-UK Power Project
Xlinks 1 Limited (Xlinks) will seek views on its proposals for the UK element of the Morocco-UK Power Project (the “Project”) between Thursday, 16…
GE Vernova invests in Xlinks’ Morocco – UK Power Project to support electrification and decarbonisation goals
Xlinks First Limited (“Xlinks First”), the investment company established by Xlinks Limited (“Xlinks”) to deliver the Morocco – UK Power Project…
Africa Finance Corporation invests $14.1m in developing Xlinks’ Morocco-UK Power Project
Xlinks First Ltd. has announced a $14.1 million investment from Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), the continent’s leading infrastructure solutions…
Xlinks First updates guidance on construction costs and strike price for the Morocco-UK Power Project
Xlinks First, the investment company for Morocco - UK Power Project (‘the Project’), is today updating guidance on the construction costs and strike…
Delivering the Xlinks Morocco – UK Power Project is our priority activity
Xlinks was founded in order to promote the development of long-distance energy projects, with the Morocco - UK Power Project as our primary target.…
Xlinks growth sees appointment of new CEO to lead the Morocco – UK Power Project
Xlinks First Ltd (“Xlinks”) has appointed James Humfrey as its new CEO to lead the Xlinks Morocco – UK Power Project, following an extensive global…
TotalEnergies invests £20 million in developing Xlinks
The investment from TotalEnergies represents another significant step in Xlinks’ plans to develop a 11.5GW capacity renewable energy facility in…
Morocco-uk power project confirmed as nationally significant
The Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero has confirmed that the Morocco-UK Power Project is of national significance and will require…
Moroccan earthquake emergency
We are deeply saddened by the news of the recent earthquake in Morocco and are monitoring developments closely. Whilst we are comforted that our team…
Xlinks seeks national planning route for ground-breaking renewable energy connection plan
Xlinks has asked the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero to confirm that the Morocco-UK Power Project is a Nationally Significant…
As temperature records tumble and climate concerns rise, Xlinks, working with UK Government, is developing part of the solution
Concern is reported to be growing from the scientific community about the seemingly accelerating climate crisis following a series of freak weather…
Bloomberg | Moving Saharan Sunshine to Europe via Undersea Cables
Simon Morrish, CEO, discusses with Bloomberg how Xlinks will be the first of many projects as the world realises the enormous benefits of…
The Daily Telegraph | The African nation that could be the world’s first renewables superpower
Leila Benali, the Moroccan energy transition minister discusses with the Daily Telegraph, Morocco’s renewable ambitions and the part that Xlinks can…
Just Have a Think | Revolutionising Power Transmission
Host David Borlace of the YouTube channel Just Have a Think speaks about revolutionising power transmission, featuring the Xlinks Morocco - UK Power…
Xlinks’ first-of-a-kind renewable energy project secures backing from TAQA and Octopus Energy
TAQA to invest GBP25 million (AED113 million) and Octopus GBP5 million (AED22 million) into Xlinks development phase. Upon completion by 2030, the…
Xlinks holds second public consultation on ground-breaking renewable energy connection plan
Second round of public exhibitions to capture local views on proposed project enhancements. Following community feedback at first public…
Xlinks named by UK Government as one of the forward look, investment options in Powering up Britain policy paper
HMG is actively exploring the potential for international projects to provide clean, affordable and secure power. Government sets out interest in…
The Economist | Michael Liebreich wants existing low-carbon technologies to be scaled up much faster
Clean energy expert Michael Leibreich writes for The Economist: Michael Liebreich wants existing low-carbon technologies to be scaled up much faster,…
The Telegraph | Why North Africa can help solve Britain’s energy crisis
Morocco's ambassador to the UK, Hakim Hajoui, explores the opportunities for North Africa and Britain in The Telegraph: Why North Africa can help…
Xlinks holds public consultation on ground-breaking renewable energy connection plan
Calls for local input in Devon to capture views on proposal to connect 3.6GW of low-cost, reliable, renewable power from Morocco to the GB…
The Times | Xlinks Morocco project could throw Britain a renewable energy lifeline
The Times Energy Editor Emily Gosden provides a deep-dive into the merits of the Morocco - UK Power Project: Xlinks Morocco project could throw…
Xlinks attracts new investor – Germany’s con|energy to invest in the Morocco – UK Power Project to deliver exclusive, affordable energy at scale
London, 14 November 2022 Xlinks attracts new investor - Germany’s con|energy to invest in the Morocco - UK Power Project to deliver exclusive,…
The Mail on Sunday | Ready for a blast of Saharan sunshine?
The Mail on Sunday's Mark Hookham and Brendan Carlin write about the energy cost-slashing potential of the Morocco - UK Power Project: Ready for a…
WIRED | How to plug the UK into desert sunshine
In the latest article in WIRED by Charlie Metcalfe, Project Director Richard Hardy talks about the "affordable generation from wind and solar" that…
Xlinks appoints WSP as technical advisor for >£1Bn HVDC converter tender process
After a detailed selection process, Xlinks has appointed leading engineering professional services consultancy WSP to provide technical advisory…
XLCC obtains planning approval to build UK’s first HVDC cable factory in North Ayrshire
On 29th June 2022, the North Ayrshire Council Planning Committee resolved to grant planning permission for XLCC’s HVDC subsea cable manufacturing…
IJGlobal Podcasts | Infra Dig with Simon Morrish
Host of the IJ Global Podcast, Infra Dig, Angus Leslie Melville has a conversation with Xlinks CEO Simon Morrish about the Morocco – UK Power…
Xlinks welcomes new investor Octopus Energy in providing cheap green power to over 7 million homes
Xlinks is pleased to announce a financial and strategic partnership with energy tech pioneer Octopus Energy Group. The Morocco – UK Power Project…
Sky News | Clean energy start-up Xlinks eyes investor backing for revolutionary £16bn project
Sky News' City editor, Mark Kleinman, details the Morocco - UK Power Project and interviews Sir Dave Lewis: Clean energy start-up Xlinks eyes…
ITV | How cables almost 2,500 miles long could bring solar power from Morocco to UK homes
Executive Chair Sir Dave Lewis explains how Morocco's natural resources generate three times more energy than in the UK: How cables almost 2,500…
Springwise | Underwater cable brings renewable energy from Morocco to the UK
Springwise's Keely Khoury outlines Xlinks' plans to help the UK achieve net zero electricity by 2035 in Underwater Cable Brings Renewable Energy From…
BBC | How to plug the UK into desert sunshine
BBC's Technology of Business Reporter, Chris Baraniuk, writes about the Morocco-UK Power Project, five time's greater in size than the world's…
Xlinks Announces Ground-breaking Renewable Energy Project to Deliver Low-Cost, Clean Power to Over 7 Million British Homes
Today, Xlinks, a company that exists to capture the power of nature to produce near constant, low-cost clean energy and connect it to markets where…