Overview
Status: Project Refinement
About the Project
SSEN Transmission has submitted a planning application for an Alternating Current Harmonic Filter adjacent to the consented and currently under construction Crossaig North 275/132 kV substation.
In simple terms, the filter is needed to help smooth out electrical disturbance on the network. Monitoring has shown higher than expected levels of harmonic distortion at Crossaig substation which can affect how efficiently and reliably equipment operates. The proposed filter is therefore needed to help keep the electricity system running safely and reliably.
The application is for a new 132kV AC Harmonic Filter and associated works, including earthworks, temporary access, drainage, fencing and landscaping, on land to the west of the Crossaig North substation.
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.
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Project Updates
Project updates
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SSEN Transmission publishes new economic analysis highlighting transformative growth potential of £29bn grid investment programme
We have today published a new economic report setting out the significant economic benefits associated with our planned £29bn investment in new and upgraded electricity transmission infrastructure across the north of Scotland.
The report, titled ‘Re‑energising the North: Transforming Scotland’, provides an update on our previously outlined economic analysis on plans to invest billions in mission-critical grid infrastructure, providing further insight into the scale of economic opportunity associated with the investment programme.
The report reaffirms our programme as one of the largest private infrastructure investments in Scotland’s history, with around £29bn of planned investment across the north of Scotland in the next five years, and it details the extent of the economic opportunity across the region.Using advanced economic modelling to analyse the impact of clean power infrastructure investment, the report’s findings conclude that our investment:
- Will support up to 10,000 jobs in the north of Scotland, and 24,000 across Scotland;
- When added to investment by other transmission operators and investment in generation will add around £60bn to UK economic output - with the Scottish economy up to 3% larger over the long term;
- Will deliver long-term improvements in productivity, wages and economic resilience, with employees moving into higher-value roles and key sectors expanding permanently; and
- Will create unique opportunities for Scottish suppliers, businesses and communities across multiple sectors, including forestry, peatland restoration, aggregates and concrete too.
The findings highlight the importance of ensuring that the benefits of investment are felt locally, with thousands of skilled jobs, increased supply chain activity, and investment flowing into communities across the north of Scotland.
Read the full News and Views article to find out more.
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