The Viking Link is listed in the Guinness World Records. At 767 kilometres, it is officially the longest land and subsea high-voltage direct current interconnector in the world. This distinction marks a milestone in European energy engineering. The connection between Great Britain and Denmark enables the distribution of renewable energy to more than 1.4 million households and stands for technical precision at the highest level.

METZEN Industrie Service at its Gochsheim site contributed to this world record. For the converter stations, METZEN manufactured transformer covers and high-precision aluminium welded components. In close cooperation with Siemens Energy, components were produced that withstand extreme conditions and ensure long-term operational reliability.

The added value of the Viking Link is measurable. Power flows can be controlled flexibly between both countries, bottlenecks are balanced, and renewable energy is integrated efficiently. The benefits are particularly clear in the management of Danish wind surpluses. In the past, these often led to negative prices or grid congestion. Today, they can be exported to Great Britain with precision and economic efficiency. This stabilises the grids and increases market efficiency.

The interconnector strengthens security of supply, supports the reduction of CO₂ emissions and contributes to more stable electricity prices. The Guinness World Record recognises not only the length of the project, but also the technical excellence that made it possible.

The Viking Link is a European flagship project. With its manufacturing and welding expertise, METZEN demonstrates how industrial precision plays a decisive role in turning technical vision into a world record.