2 hours ago GUERNSEY’S electricity supply from France via the Channel Islands Electricity Grid should be secure – and that security could be further enhanced soon, Guernsey Electricity has said. Subscribe to our daily newsletter! Sign Up The Global Symphony was used to bury the replacement GJ1 cable. (Picture by Peter Frankland, 29516907) Talks are under way to lay a direct 54km marine cable between Vale and La Manche – known as GF1 – giving Guernsey direct access to the European grid. ‘The current situation again demonstrates the need for Guernsey to have its own direct cable link which would connect with the European grid via France and provide enhanced security of supply,’ said Guernsey Electricity CEO Alan Bates.