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China: China-backed undersea cable powers clean energy future for Greece's Crete island
[Voiceover] It's one of the deepest power cables in the world—running 335 kilometers through the Aegean Sea and diving over 1,000 meters deep. The Ariadne Interconnection now connects Heraklion in Crete to Athens—carrying up to 1 gigawatt of high-voltage direct current. The goal? Replace Crete's old oil-burning plants with clean, stable power from the Mainland. Officials say the switch will cut over 400,000 tonnes of CO₂emissions each year and save millions in fuel costs. [Soundbite] Stavros Arnaoutakis, Governor of Crete: "This is a historic project. It protects our environment, supports tourism, and brings real energy security to Crete—something we've waited decades for." [Voiceover] Funded by Greece's IPTO and 20% owned by China's State Grid, the $1.1 billion project is already live in trial mode—and expected to begin full commercial operation this autumn. [Soundbite] Qi Qu, Deputy CEO of IPTO from SGID: "State Grid will keep promoting openness and cooperation and work with partners like IPTO to encourage professional exchange, share expertise, and advance common goals such as energy security and low-carbon development." [Voiceover] Each line has already passed full-load tests. Engineers say the system is ready to deliver clean, reliable power year-round—even during Crete's peak tourism season. [Soundbite] Chrysangelos Stamatelos, Project Director, IPTO: "This is state-of-the-art HVDC technology. It's stable, efficient, and gives us room to expand renewables on the island." [Voiceover] The project also opens the door for Crete to become an energy exporter—feeding up to 2.5 gigawatts of island-based wind and solar into the mainland grid. That aligns with the EU's 2030 climate targets, making Crete a critical link in Europe's energy future. [Soundbite] Chrysangelos Stamatelos, Project Director, IPTO: "Crete's clean energy potential is enormous. With this link, we can finally tap into it at scale—and send it where it's needed." [Voiceover] And as well as having a national impact, there's regional benefits too. [Soundbite] Stavros Arnaoutakis, Governor of Crete: "Crete is no longer on the sidelines. We are becoming an energy hub for the Mediterranean—supporting both Greece and Europe's clean future." [Voiceover] From geopolitical tensions to global targets, this cable runs deeper than electricity. It's a quiet current of cooperation—powering the future, one island at a time. [Restrictions: No access Chinese mainland]
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