Overview
Status: Early Development
Project Update
SSEN Transmission are now working towards an updated connection date of 2031. We will continue to engage with the developer and other stakeholders in due course.
If you have questions relating to this project please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the Community Liaison manager – martha.e.smart@sse.com
About the Project
We are developing a connection for the Scottish Power Renewables owned Earraghail Wind Farm, located near Tarbert in Argyll. This will include the construction of approximately 5.6km of 275kV double circuit overhead line between the Craig Murrail - Crossaig and the Earraghail 275/33kV Substations.
The works will include the following:
- Installation of a 275kV overhead tower line approximately 5.6km in length
- Installation of a 120MVA 275/33kV transformer and associated transformer circuit breaker
- A circuit breaker isolator
- A 33kV switchboard
These works will form part of the establishment of a new 275/33kV substation at Earraghail Wind Farm.
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
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Featured updates for this project
Project Update - July 2025
Project updates
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Project Update - July 2025
SSEN Transmission are now working towards an updated connection date of 2031. We will continue to engage with the developer and other stakeholders in due course.
If you have questions relating to this project please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the Community Liaison manager – martha.e.smart@sse.com -
We're here to lend a helping hand
We are committed to supporting the communities in the north of Scotland where we operate, both now and in the future. As part of our ongoing efforts to make a difference and have a positive impact on local communities, we are proud to offer volunteering days to local groups and charities, particularly in the areas that host our electricity infrastructure or where our proposed projects are located.
This month, we’re excited to announce the launch of our new Volunteering Webpage, designed to make it easier for local communities to request volunteering support from us. To request our help, simply complete the ‘Volunteering Nomination Form’ linked at the bottom of our new webpage. Please note, as our team works on a voluntary basis, it may take us some time to coordinate our people and match them with opportunities. We kindly ask for your patience as we work to keep up with volunteering demand.
Thank you for considering SSEN Transmission as a partner in your community efforts. Together, we can leave a positive, lasting legacy and help transform communities across the north of Scotland.
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Report on Routeing Consultation
We completed the Routeing Consultation between August and September 2022 which sought comments on the proposals, the approach to route selection, the analysis of Route Options and the identification of a Preferred Route. This can be viewed on the project documents section of this webpage.
The consultation process has confirmed that Route Option 1B should be taken forward as the Proposed Route, within which further study will seek to identify alignment options. Please see the attached Report on Consultation that describes the key responses received and details the actions taken in response to the issues raised.
We would like to thank stakeholoders for taking the time to respond to the Routeing Consultation and we look forward to ongoing engagement with you as we progress to the alignment stage.
We are looking to hold our Alignment Consultation in Summer 2023 and will be in touch stakeholders with further information. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to get in touch with the Community Liaison Manager.
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Our Feedback period has now closed
Our feedback period for our Earraghail wind farm connection consultation has now closed. Thank you to those who have provided feedback we will ensure this is included within our report on consultation which will be published on our webpage once it is finalised. -
Our Feedback period has been extended
Our feedback period following our consultation events has now been extended. You can give us feedback via phone, email or by filling out one of our feedback forms by clicking the link below. You can submit feedback until the 30th September thereafter our consultation period for this project will be closed. -
Feedback period open
Thank you to those who took the time to attend our in person consultation events on Tuesday 23rd and Wednesday 24th of August and our virtual consultation event on Thursday the 25th of August.If you were unable to make this our feedback period is still open you can give us feedback via phone, email or by filling out one of our feedback forms by clicking the link below. You can submit feedback until the 23rd September thereafter our consultation period for this project will be closed.
Public Consultation Events
SSEN Transmission are hosting both a face to face public consultation along with a virtual online consultation exhibition to gain views and feedback on our routeing options for both Earraghail Wind Farm Connection Project and Tangy IV Wind Farm Connection Project. We would encourage members of the local community and all interested parties to attend the events. The open-door drop-in face to face consultations will be held at the following locations; Tuesday 23 August 2022 2pm-7pm at Campbelltown Town Hall, PA28 6AB Wednesday 24 August 2022 2pm-7pm at Whitehouse Village Hall, Tarbert PA29 6XR If you are unable to attend the above in person consultation, the virtual online consultation will be held on: Thursday 25 August 2022 5pm – 7pm. Please check back to the main page where the link to the virtual consultation will be made available.
Documents
Project documents
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Earraghail Report on Consultation - Route selection.
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- 01 February 2023
- Size:
- 8.4 MB
This Report on Consultation (and associated appendices/maps) documents the consultation process which has been undertaken for the project at corridor, routeing, alignment or substation site selection stage. It describes the key responses received and provides detail on the actions proposed in response to the issues raised.
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August 2022 routeing public consultation brochure.
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- 26 October 2022
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- 7.3 MB
This material provides information to our stakeholders about the project and/or consultation events.
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Consultation Document.
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- 26 October 2022
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- 3.6 MB
This Route Consultation Document (and associated appendices/maps) explains the project need and summarises the process which has been followed to arrive at the optimal route. It forms part of the consultation exercise which provides all interested parties with the opportunity to provide feedback.
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