Current activity 

We are currently in the process of preparing a submission to our regulator Ofgem, which will include confirmation of our preferred option to increase the capacity of transmission infrastructure in Argyll. In accordance with our regulatory requirements, we are required to assess alternative options as well as our preferred option.

Our current preferred option to facilitate this increase in renewable energy would involve the following elements:

1. Establishing a new substation at Creag Dhubh and new switching station at Glen Lochy, connected by approximately 14km of new Overhead Line (Creag Dhubh – Dalmally 275kV Connection)
2. Approximately 10km of new Overhead Line between Creag Dhubh and a tee point on the existing Inveraray-Crossaig Circuits
3. Rebuild of existing An Suidhe, Crarae and Port Ann substations from 132kV to 275kV operational capacity.
4. Construction of the new Craig Murrail substation
5. Construction of a new 275kV substation in the vicinity of the existing 132kV Crossaig substation

Please note that each of the elements outlined above are at different stages of development and extensive engagement will be carried out on each element, alongside stakeholder engagement which will be undertaken on the strategy as a whole.

As the Argyll and Kintyre 275kV Strategy continues to develop, further information regarding our plans will be shared with our stakeholders and via this webpage.

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 project and we want to understand what local people think about our plans.

We endeavour to take the time to discuss our proposals with local community councils and the wider affected community and to carry out engagement at key stages, listening to feedback before finalising project plans.