Groundbreaking Held for Final Substation of Germany's East Coast Power Line

Construction has officially commenced on the final substation for Germany's Ostküstenleitung (East Coast Line) power transmission project. A symbolic groundbreaking ceremony marked the start of work on the new substation in Göhl, located in the Ostholstein district.

Operated by the transmission system operator TenneT, this Göhl substation is the fourth and final piece of the 120-kilometer-long Ostküstenleitung. Three other substations are currently under construction in Ulzburg, Siems, and Lübeck. The entire Ostküstenleitung and its associated substations are slated for completion by 2028.

Schleswig-Holstein's Minister for Energy Transition, Tobias Goldschmidt, highlighted the project's significance, stating, "Every groundbreaking for the energy transition is a milestone towards the future." He emphasized that enhanced grid infrastructure will enable the supply of green energy to more people and industries across Germany and neighboring countries.

The Ostküstenleitung plays a vital role in Germany's energy transition. Schleswig-Holstein generates significantly more wind and solar power than it consumes. This new transmission line will facilitate the transport of this surplus green electricity southward. Additionally, it will connect Germany to the European power grid via the Baltic Cable.