Energy / SSEN to hold series of consultation events over future energy projects
A SERIES of consultation events are set to be held by SSEN Transmission next month as it shares more details of a number of new energy projects.
The energy giant is set to provide updates on new onshore energy infrastructure, including a new substation at Kergord and overhead line connections.
A consultation event will be held at Voe Public Hall on Monday 6 October where plans will be shared for the Kergord 2 substation, including routing options between the existing substation and the new site.
SSEN said this would give people the opportunity to see the site and route options being considered – including options for overhead lines – and provide views about how impact could be minimised.
This will be followed by events taking place at Mossbank Public Hall on 7 October and Burravoe Public Hall in Yell on 8 October, to discuss the proposed Yell subsea connection including proposals for a substation on Yell.
An event will then take place at Brae Community Hall on 9 October which will focus on proposals for a Northern Substation Hub.
SSEN said this was a “key project designed to reduce the amount of infrastructure needed on Mainland Shetland”.
It comes following a recent engagement session in Lerwick, which provided an overall overview of SSEN and other energy developers plans for the isles.
SSEN Transmission lead project manager Alan Kelly said they were pleased to be able to present more detailed information to the public next month.
“As the transmission network operator for the north of Scotland we are obliged under the terms of our license to deliver these connections, which are key to enabling offshore wind generation in support of national clean energy and energy security ambitions, while enhancing energy security in Shetland and providing substantial economic benefit through jobs and further investment in local supply chains,” he said.
“We will always seek to minimise the impact of our projects as far as reasonably practicable, and our Shetland strategy has been sensitively developed to avoid the potential for more significant infrastructure – for example, we are using hubs instead of individual circuits for each connection, reducing the number of circuits required.
“Nonetheless we are keen to hear views from the public that can assist us in addressing impacts, and we encourage anyone with an interest in helping us shape our plans to come along to our consultation events and provide their views.”
Meanwhile further engagement event about the Shetland 2 HVDC link will be held at Mossbank Public Hall between 3pm-7pm on Tuesday 4 November.
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