SSEN Transmission invites local community to consultation event on proposed new 132kV substation near Coupar Angus

16 March 2026

  • Drop-in event to take place on Tuesday 24 March, 2-7pm, at Red House Hotel, Coupar Angus

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SSEN Transmission is inviting local residents, businesses and stakeholders to attend an upcoming public consultation event to share their views on proposals for a new 132kV substation in the Coupar Angus area.

The drop-in event will take place on Tuesday 24 March from 2pm to 7pm at the Red House Hotel in Coupar Angus, where members of the project team will be available to talk through the plans, answer questions, and gather feedback.

SSEN Transmission is investing in the region’s energy infrastructure to connect renewable resources and deliver reliable power for generations to come.

The proposed new substation is required to support several new renewable generation connections seeking to join the SSEN Distribution 33kV network locally. The existing Coupar Angus Grid Supply Point (GSP) cannot be extended due to potential flooding constraints, meaning a new site within approximately 5km of the current location is needed to accommodate a new GSP and secure future network capacity.

The consultation forms an important part of the project’s early development phase, giving the community an opportunity to influence the plans before further design and assessments are progressed. 

All project consultation materials will also be listed on the project website, for anyone interested in learning more about the proposed substation. 

Louise Anderson, Lead Community Liaison Manager at SSEN Transmission said:

“We are committed to working closely with the communities where our infrastructure is located, and we welcome everyone with an interest in the project to come along to our consultation event.

This is a valuable opportunity for local people to learn more about why the new substation is needed, how the site selection process works, and to share their feedback with our team.”

Members of the public are encouraged to provide comments and feedback either at the event or online following the exhibition. All responses should be submitted by 21 April 2026.

For more information, please visit the dedicated project page.