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Full commercial operation of Eastern Green Link 2 is targeted for 2029, when the link is expected to achieve its full rated capacity of 2 GW. Once in commercial operation at full power, the HVDC link will be capable of transmitting up to 2 gigawatts between Peterhead and Drax, increasing transmission capacity to support renewable generation (predominantly offshore wind) and supplying the equivalent of around two million homes. The joint-venture developers (SSEN Transmission and National Grid) and their contractors are progressing construction and supply-chain works to meet the 2029 target for full commercial operation.