Overview
About the Project
The upgrade project will consist of an offline construction of a new 275/18kV transformer compound, accommodating associated primary plant, control buildings and equipment as near as possible to the existing substations, as well as the installation of a new bay at Foyers Substation to connect the existing hydro power station to the grid.
The following elements are anticipated requirements for the upgrade works:
- Design and construction of a new offline intermediate compound with 275/18kV transformers
- New Control building, 18kV Air Insulated Switchgear (outdoor)
- A new bay at the existing Foyers Substation
- Landscaping and biodiversity requirements
Why is the Project Required?
The need for Foyers Substation Works project is being driven by operational requirements and asset condition assessments of the affected existing transformers serving the Foyers Power Stations.
The project is required to upgrade the two existing transformer assets at Foyers Power Station, which converts the 18kV output to 275kV for export to the Transmission network. These assets are coming to the end of their operational life and need replacing. The consequent deterioration in their condition poses a risk of failure, meaning the power station would no longer be able to generate renewable energy risking reliability of supply to customers.
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)
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Project Updates
Project updates
Documents
Document Downloads
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Foyers Proposed Site Plan - April 24
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- 23 April 2024
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- 16.5 MB
This document provides an update to our stakeholders about the project, produced April, 2024.
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Consultation Booklet April 2024
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- 12 April 2024
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- 4.2 MB
This document provides information to our stakeholders about the project and was provided during our consultation in April 2024.
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Consultation Booklet Oct 2022
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- 13 October 2022
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- 11.9 MB
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Foyers Substation Upgrade Consultation Document Figures 3.1 to 6.1 Bound.pdf
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- Date:
- 13 October 2022
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- 17.2 MB
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Foyers Substation Upgrade Consultation Document.pdf
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- Date:
- 13 October 2022
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- 770.9 KB
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