Overview
About the Project
Subject to planning consent, we are required to connect Achany Wind Farm Extension, 4.5km north of the village of Rosehall and 11km north west of Lairg, to the transmission network. To facilitate this we are proposing to construct a new 132kV overhead line.
The proposal is a single circuit 132kV trident wood 'H' pole arrangement supporting the overhead line, running over a maximum distance of approximately 18km between the existing Shin Substation and Achany Wind Farm Extension Substation. The average height of the trident poles is between 13 and 16 meters, up to a maximum of 18 meters, with an average span of between 70 and 100 meters. Traffic management will be required during construction.
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Why is the Project Required?
As the transmission license holder in the north of Scotland, we have a duty under Section 9 of the Electricity Act 1989 to facilitate competition in the generation and supply of electricity. We have obligations to offer non-discriminatory terms for connection to the transmission system, both for new generation and for new sources of electricity demand.
Under our Network Operators License this connection should be efficient, coordinated, and economic, whilst having the least possible impact on the environment.
Community Engagement
Throughout the life of our projects, we aim to work positively with local communities and keep people informed about what we are doing. This is particularly important when we are developing a proposal and we want to understand what local people think about our plans.
We endeavour to take the time to discuss proposals with local community councils, encourage engagement from the wider community and listen to the feedback we receive.
We will do our best to answer any questions and address issues or concerns that are raised with us.
When our project progresses into construction, we will continue working closely with the local community to ensure that our work has as little impact on the lives of those living and working in the area and as many long term positive effects as possible.
How we’re embracing artificial intelligence (AI)
We intend to use AI to assist our experienced teams in the analysis of your feedback, so we can categorise key points raised more quickly. You can learn more about how we’re utilising AI on this dedicated web page.
Documents
Alignment Consultation Document
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Figure 1 - Preferred Alignment.pdf
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- 11 October 2024
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- 5.3 MB
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Figure 2 - Proposed Route and Alignment Variants.pdf
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- 11 October 2024
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- 5.5 MB
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Figure 3 - Proposed Alignment.pdf
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- 11 October 2024
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- 5.3 MB
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Figure 4 - Proposed Alignment in Context of Preferred Alignment.pdf
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- 11 October 2024
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- 5.3 MB
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Report on Consultation – Alignment Options September 2024.pdf
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- 11 October 2024
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- 757.2 KB
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Achany Wind Farm Extension Grid Connection - Report on Con.pdf
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- 12 February 2024
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- 6.7 MB
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Alignment Stage Consultation Document - Achany Wind Farm Extension Grid Connection (3).pdf
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- 13 June 2023
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- 710.9 KB
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Appendix 1 - Comparative Alignment Tables.pdf
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- 13 June 2023
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- 187.9 KB
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Figure 1 - Proposed Route and Alignment Options.pdf
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- 13 June 2023
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- 5.3 MB
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Figure 2a - Alignment Variant Groups with Constraints.pdf
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- 13 June 2023
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- 6.2 MB
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Figure 2b - Alignment Variant Group 1 - Durcha.pdf
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- 13 June 2023
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- 2.3 MB
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Figure 2c - Alignment Variant Group 2 - Middle Hill and Lindsidemore.pdf
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- 13 June 2023
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- 3.1 MB
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Figure 2d - Alignment Variant Group 3 - Shin Forest.pdf
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- 13 June 2023
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- 3.1 MB
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Figure 3 - Local Hydrology.pdf
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- 13 June 2023
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- 993.5 KB
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Figure 4 - Peatland Classification.pdf
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- 13 June 2023
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- 640.4 KB
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Figure 5 - Preferred Alignment.pdf
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- 13 June 2023
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- 5.4 MB
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Achany A5 Postcard Mailer June23
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- 02 June 2023
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- 554 KB
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Achany Wind Farm Connection Consultation Booklet June 23
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- 02 June 2023
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- 11.4 MB
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Achany-Windfarm-Extension-Connection-Consultation-Booklet-NoBleed.pdf
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- 15 November 2022
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- 5.5 MB
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