National Grid's Western Link 2 Project Sparks Opposition in Aberdesach, North Wales
The National Grid's Western Link 2 project, part of the UK's £60bn 'Great Grid Upgrade', is facing strong opposition from residents in Aberdesach, Gwynedd. The project involves bringing a sub-sea electricity cable ashore and running it through underground conduits to a new converter station near Pentir Substation.
Concerns from locals include significant disruption, environmental damage, and risks associated with the nearby Menai Fault System. National Grid has announced plans for public consultations starting in summer 2026, but residents are urging the project be rerouted to avoid their community and instead support power needs in South Wales. The project aims to improve energy transmission as demand rises, particularly from AI data centres.
