Overview
About the Project
We are developing a project that will seek to connect Coriolis Energy and ESB's Blarghour Wind Farm to our network, located in between Loch Awe and Loch Fyne in Argyll and Bute.
The 73.1 MW wind farm requires the installation of 10km single circuit 132kV overhead line, connecting from Blarghour Substation into Creag Dhubh Substation.
The proposed project would involve a new fully equipped 32kV feeder circuit bay, including all necessary protection and control, at Creag Dhubh Substation 132kV busbar, and terminate the new circuit onto the new 132kV feeder bay.
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 proposal and we want to understand what local people think about our plans.
We endeavour to take the time to discuss proposals with local community councils, encourage engagement from the wider community and listen to the feedback we receive.
We will do our best to answer any questions and address issues or concerns that are raised with us.
When our project progresses into construction, we will continue working closely with the local community to ensure that our work has as little impact on the lives of those living and working in the area and as many long term positive effects as possible.
How we’re embracing artificial intelligence (AI)
We intend to use AI to assist our experienced teams in the analysis of your feedback, so we can categorise key points raised more quickly. You can learn more about how we’re utilising AI on this dedicated web page.
Project Updates
July/August Alignment Consultation is now closed
SSEN Transmission would like to thank public stakeholders that took the time to come and share their views with us at our public consultation event.
SSEN Transmission held a public consultation event to gain views and feedback on our alignment selection for Blarghour Wind Farm Connection Project. Our Consultation period opened on the 17th of July and closed on the 18th of August. An in person event with the project team was held at;
Wednesday 2nd August 2023 from 2pm - 7pm at: Loch Fyne Hotel,
Inveraray, Scotland,
PA32 8XT
This was an open door drop-in session, and allowed for feedback to be given to the project team on our proposals. The consultation event allowed for presentation of key project information and plans, as well as provided the opportunity for public stakeholders to ask questions directly to the project team.
Our consultation period is now closed
Public Consultation Event 2022 Update
Public Consultation Event 2022
Project Documents
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Blarghour Windfarm Connection Consultation Document Alignment.pdf
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- Date:
- 08 August 2023
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- 3.5 MB
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SSEN - July 2023 Consultation brochure.pdf
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- Date:
- 08 August 2023
- Size:
- 2.2 MB
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0612294 - Figure 2.2 - Route Options - Blarghour - A01.pdf
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- Date:
- 07 June 2023
- Size:
- 3.4 MB
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SSE_Blarghour_Report_on_Consultation Final.pdf
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- Date:
- 07 June 2023
- Size:
- 1.3 MB
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argyll-and-kintyre-275kv-strategy-consultation-cq.pdf
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- Date:
- 18 September 2022
- Size:
- 20.9 MB
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blarghour-consultation-document-final.pdf
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- Date:
- 18 September 2022
- Size:
- 6.4 MB
The consultation document for the alignment selection for Blarghour Wind Farm Connection project details the environmental, engineering and cost considerations associated with this project.
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