Local community invited to have their say on new Blarghour Wind Farm connection plans
1 June 2026
Local residents are being invited to share their views on plans for a new overhead line connecting the Blarghour Wind Farm in Argyll to the national electricity transmission network.
We will be holding a public consultation event at the Loch Fyne Hotel in Inveraray on Thursday 11 June, from 2pm to 7pm. Attendees will be able to view the proposed alignment of the new 132kV overhead line, which would run from the wind farm site between Loch Fyne and Loch Awe to our new Creag Dhubh substation, which is currently under construction.
At approximately 12km in length, the connection is essential to enable the 67.2MW wind farm to export power to the grid. It will support the delivery of homegrown renewable energy, contribute to local security of supply, and play a role in meeting national clean power and energy security ambitions.
The event follows earlier consultation events where initial proposals were shared and will provide an opportunity for people to view the proposed alignment of the overhead line, which would consist of a mix of low-profile wood and steel trident poles.
Ross McKay, Senior Development Project Manager from SSEN Transmission, said:
“We are keen to hear directly from local residents as we develop our plans for a new 132kV overhead line to connect the proposed Blarghour Wind Farm to the electricity transmission network.
This project is an important step in enabling renewable energy generated in Argyll to be carried onto the wider network, supporting both local security of supply and wider clean energy ambitions.
This consultation is an opportunity for people to view our proposals, ask questions, and share their feedback with the project team. All feedback received will be carefully considered as we refine the alignment and design of the overhead line, ahead of submitting our planning application for the connection.
We would encourage anyone with an interest in the project to come along and share their views."
For more information, visit Blarghour Wind Farm Connection Project - SSEN Transmission