Overview
Status: Early Development
About the Project
The Glenmoriston Substation Works involve replacement of the existing grid transformer (GT). The existing GT was manufactured and installed in 1998, however, a condition assessment highlighted the transformer is showing signs of degradation and needs to be replaced. No other condition related issues have been identified at this substation.
Much of the 132kV planned connections have been installed in the past four years during the works to connect Bhlaraidh Wind Farm in 2018. It is anticipated the proposed work can be carried out without necessitating an outage on the Bhlaraidh Wind Farm circuit, which connects to the grid via the 132kV busbar at Glenmoriston Substation.
The project scope includes:
• Replacement of the existing grid transformer
• Associated equipment to support the new grid transformer
• Landscaping and biodiversity requirements
• Permanent access requirements to the site will be dependent on the Site Option chosen
Find Out More About Bhlaraidh Wind Farm Connection
Why is the Project Required?
The GT replacement is required in close proximity to Glenmoriston Power Station to minimise electrical losses and where possible maintain the use of existing assets. An in-situ replacement of the GT may not be feasible due to modern design and safety specifications, and the required length of generator outage time at the nearby power stations of Glenmoriston and Livishie.
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.
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Project Updates
Project updates
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We are committed to supporting the communities in the north of Scotland where we operate, both now and in the future. As part of our ongoing efforts to make a difference and have a positive impact on local communities, we are proud to offer volunteering days to local groups and charities, particularly in the areas that host our electricity infrastructure or where our proposed projects are located.
This month, we’re excited to announce the launch of our new Volunteering Webpage, designed to make it easier for local communities to request volunteering support from us. To request our help, simply complete the ‘Volunteering Nomination Form’ linked at the bottom of our new webpage. Please note, as our team works on a voluntary basis, it may take us some time to coordinate our people and match them with opportunities. We kindly ask for your patience as we work to keep up with volunteering demand.
Thank you for considering SSEN Transmission as a partner in your community efforts. Together, we can leave a positive, lasting legacy and help transform communities across the north of Scotland.
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Report on Consultation Published.
The Report on Consultation has now been published in our Project Documents section. You can download it or request a hard copy by contacting the Community Liaison Manager at ryan.davidson@sse.com
Project Documents
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Glenmoriston Substation Report on Consultation - Site selection
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- 06 June 2023
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- 19.5 MB
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Glenmoriston GT Replacement - Promotional Material
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- 06 June 2023
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- 192.7 KB
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Glenmoriston Substation Consultation Booklet March 2023
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- 06 June 2023
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- 15.7 MB
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Glenmoriston Substation Site Selection Consultation Document.pdf
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- 28 November 2022
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- 1.9 MB
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