The Western Isles HVDC Link - Underground Mainland Cable Connection Information Events - Beauly Event

We are holding initial information sessions for our proposed 83km High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) link underground cable, that is planned to connect into our proposed new high voltage AC/DC converter station on the Isle of Lewis and the proposed Fanellan hub near Beauly.

To support the growth in renewable energy developments across the North of Scotland and Islands, which are supporting the drive towards Net Zero, investment in our network infrastructure is needed to connect this power and transport it to areas of demand.

The Western Isles is home to some of Scotland’s greatest renewable energy sources, particularly onshore and offshore wind. As the Western Isles electricity network is at full capacity, no new electricity generation can connect without significant network reinforcements.

The Western Isles HVDC Link - Underground Mainland Cable Connection is key to accommodating a significant increase in new sources of power generation.

The information events will be held on:

Thursday 12 June, 3–6.30pm
Phipps Hall, IV4 7EH

The project teams will be available to answer questions and discuss our proposals to which we are seeking and welcome feedback.

We encourage all members of the local community and all interested parties to attend the event.

If you are unable to attend, the consultation booklet can be found in our project document tab on the project website.