Overview
Status: Project Assessment
About the Project
Subject to planning consent, we are required to connect the proposed Kintradwell Wind Farm, which is approximately 8 kilometres north of Brora.
To facilitate the proposed project, the main construction elements are anticipated to include:
- Construction of a substation building for installation of 90MVA 132/33kV transformer, earthing transformer and 132kV switchgear. Please note that this will not form part of the s37 application as the platform is the responsibility of the wind farm developer
- Construction of a control room building at the substation
- Installation of a 33kV switchgear (metering circuit breaker and wind farm switchgear in control room building)
- Construction and installation of a new Overhead line (OHL) Terminal Tower on the existing Loch Buidhe-Spittal 132kV double circuit OHL and connection of downlead on the building bushing
- Other facilities within substation compound link installation a diesel generator set and construction of 2 car EV parking
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.
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Project Updates
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We're here to lend a helping hand
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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