Overview
Status: Early Development
Advance notice of intention to submit section 37 (s37) application for the proposed Glendye Wind Farm 132kV OHL Grid Connection
In accordance with the Priority Applications for Transmission Infrastructure guidance: Section 37 of the Electricity Act 1989, SSEN Transmission has held the Procedural Gatecheck meeting with the Energy Consents Unit (ECU) and is issuing this notice to provide advance notice to the statutory consultees, relevant Planning Authorities, affected landowners and local stakeholders of the date the s37 application is to be made.
We intend to submit the s37 application for the Glendye Wind Farm 132kV OHL Grid Connection by 17 October 2025.
Next Steps:
Following s37 submission, the ECU will undertake a validation process to confirm the application is complete. This may take approximately one to two weeks. Upon confirmation the application is complete, SSEN Transmission will issue statutory public notices in National and Local Press in accordance with The Electricity Works (Environmental Impact Assessment) (Scotland) Regulations 2017. In addition, we shall notify our stakeholders and issue a wider general press release.
Alongside the statutory notifications, the s37 application will be available on the ECU Website Scottish Government - Energy Consents Unit, SSEN Transmission Project Website (ssen-transmission.co.uk/glendye) and printed copies will be provided for members to view at Stonehaven Library, Banchory Library and Mearns Community Library. The address and opening times of these libraries will be provided in public notices, within the s37 application, to stakeholders on our mailing list and available on our website.
SSEN Transmission will issue further communications, after validation, providing information on how representations can be made to Scottish Ministers.
Further information on the s37 submission process can be found here: 2. Background - Priority Applications for Transmission Infrastructure guidance: Section 37 of the Electricity Act 1989 - gov.scot
This project which is looking to connect the proposed Glendye windfarm to the network is not related to our proposed new substation project (Hurlie) in Fetteresso Forest (previously known as Fiddes 400kV substation) that makes up part of the Kintore to Tealing projects.
Any and all queries regarding the Kintore to Tealing projects should be directed to these projects Community Liaison Manager via TKUP@sse.com. There is also a dedicated project website for the substation, which you can access here.
About the project
The Glendye Wind Farm has received section 36 consent and we are required to connect the development to the transmission network. To facilitate this, we are proposing to construct a new 132kV overhead line from the substation at the wind farm approximately 8km North West of Fettercairn, to the existing Fetteresso substation, 6.5km west of Stonehaven. Under our Network Operator’s Licence this connection should be efficient, coordinated and economic, whilst having the least possible impact on the environment.
Alignment Report on Consultation Publication
We have published our final Report on Consultation (ROC) for the proposed 20km 132kV overhead line using steel trident poles to connect the substation at the Glendye wind farm to the existing Fetteresso substation.
The ROC provides a summary of the feedback received in response to the alignment options for the overhead line presented at the public consultations we undertook in October last year, how this has been considered, and confirmation of the alignment option intended to be taken forward as the Proposed Alignment in our consent application. The ROC is now available to download from the Documents tab of this website.
We thank all stakeholders who took the time to engage with our consultation process, and those who attended our engagement events in March of this year. We are now preparing our consent application for submission later in the year.
Overhead Line (OHL)
The proposal is a single circuit 132kV steel trident pole arrangement, as shown in the image, supporting the overhead line (OHL) running over a distance of approximately 20 kilometers in length. Sections of 132kV underground cable (UGC) will be required at either end of the overhead line, totalling approximately 750 meters in total. A number of new permanent and temporary access tracks will also be required.
The above image represents an example of the type of Steel Trident 'H' poles to be used on the OHL
The average height of the trident pole is 13 meters, with an average span of approximately 100 meters. Traffic management will be required during construction and consultation will be undertaken on this in due course.
Why is the project required?
By 2050, the north of Scotland is expected to need 40GW of renewable energy capacity to help deliver net zero. Today, our region has just 8GW of renewable generation connected to the network.
At SSEN Transmission, it is our role to build the energy system of the future. We’re investing £10 billion into our region’s energy infrastructure, powering more than ten million UK homes and 20,000 jobs, 9,000 of which will be here in Scotland.
As the transmission licence holder in the north of Scotland, we have a duty under Section 9 of the Electricity Act 1989 to facilitate competition in the generation and supply of electricity. We have obligations to offer non-discriminatory terms for connection to the transmission system, both for new generation and for new sources of electricity demand.
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.
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Advance notice of intention to submit section 37 (s37) application for the proposed Glendye Wind Farm 132kV OHL Grid Connection
In accordance with the Priority Applications for Transmission Infrastructure guidance: Section 37 of the Electricity Act 1989, SSEN Transmission has held the Procedural Gatecheck meeting with the Energy Consents Unit (ECU) and is issuing this notice to provide advance notice to the statutory consultees, relevant Planning Authorities, affected landowners and local stakeholders of the date the s37 application is to be made.
We intend to submit the s37 application for the Glendye Wind Farm 132kV OHL Grid Connection by 17 October 2025.
Next Steps:
Following s37 submission, the ECU will undertake a validation process to confirm the application is complete. This may take approximately one to two weeks. Upon confirmation the application is complete, SSEN Transmission will issue statutory public notices in National and Local Press in accordance with The Electricity Works (Environmental Impact Assessment) (Scotland) Regulations 2017. In addition, we shall notify our stakeholders and issue a wider general press release.
Alongside the statutory notifications, the s37 application will be available on the ECU Website Scottish Government - Energy Consents Unit, SSEN Transmission Project Website (ssen-transmission.co.uk/glendye) and printed copies will be provided for members to view at Stonehaven Library, Banchory Library and Mearns Community Library. The address and opening times of these libraries will be provided in public notices, within the s37 application, to stakeholders on our mailing list and available on our website.
SSEN Transmission will issue further communications, after validation, providing information on how representations can be made to Scottish Ministers.
Further information on the s37 submission process can be found here: 2. Background - Priority Applications for Transmission Infrastructure guidance: Section 37 of the Electricity Act 1989 - gov.scot
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March 2025 Public Consultation Feedback Events
We would like to thank all local community members and stakeholders who took the time to attend our March 2025 public consultation feedback events.
Our feedback period on the proposed alignment closed on 28 March 2025 where we welcomed comments regarding the proposed alignment presented during the events. Although the formal feedback period has closed, we continue to welcome comments on how we can engage with you during the next phase of the project, you can provide this by getting in touch with us through either of the below methods:
Email: glendye@sse.com
Post: SSEN Transmission, Prime Four Business Park, Kingswells Causeway, Aberdeen, AB15 8PUAll of the material that was on display at our events is available to download via the project ‘Documents’ section of this project website. Please let us know if you require information in an adapted format such as paper copy, large print or braille and we will work with you to accommodate your preferences. We are happy to accommodate all reasonable requests for adapted communications.
Any comments made to us as the Applicant are not representations to Scottish Ministers as the decision makers. There will be opportunity to make formal representations to Scottish Ministers via the Energy Consents Unit following the submission of the section 37 application later in 2025.
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Alignment Report on Consultation Publication
We have published our final Report on Consultation (ROC) for the proposed 20km 132kV overhead line using steel trident poles to connect the substation at the Glendye wind farm to the existing Fetteresso substation.
The ROC provides a summary of the feedback received in response to the alignment options for the overhead line presented at the public consultations we undertook in October last year, how this has been considered, and confirmation of the alignment option intended to be taken forward as the Proposed Alignment in our consent application. The ROC is now available to download from the Documents tab of this website. Hard copies will be available during our upcoming public feedback events.
The dates and venues for the upcoming public feedback events can be found below:
Monday 3 March, 2-7pm
Drumlithie Village Hall,
Drumlithie, AB39 6YT
Wednesday 5 March, 3-7pmStrachan Village Hall,
Strachan, Banchory, AB31 6LG
We would once again like to thank all stakeholders who took the time to engage with our consultation process.
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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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October 2024 feedback period now closed
We would like to extend thanks to all members of the public, local stakeholders and other interested parties who took the time to provide feedback on our proposals for the Glendye Wind Farm Connection.
The feedback period for providing comments following our consultations that we held in October 2024 has now closed. All responses received are being reviewed by the project team.
Although the formal consultation period has closed for the latest events that we held, engagement with affected communities and wider stakeholders will continue beyond the consultation deadline. -
October 2024 Public Consultations
We would like to thank all local community members and stakeholders who took the time to attend our recent public consultation events which took place 7 – 10 October.
Our public consultation on potential alignment remains open until 21 November. We welcome everyone to submit their feedback regarding the alignment proposals presented during consultation via;
Online feedback form: Glendye Wind Farm Connection - Alignment Consultation Feedback Form
Email: glendye@sse.com
Post: SSEN Transmission, 200 Dunkeld Road, Perth, PH1 3GH
All of the material that was on display at the consultations are available online and to download via the project ‘Project Documents’ section of the project website.
3D model fly through video
Specialist company 3DW have designed the following video to allow viewers to see what the one of the proposed alignments for the Glendye wind farm connection project will look like. The 3D model will be available at all consultation events to allow attendees to see what the proposed connection will look like from any location as it connects from the proposed Glendye wind farm substation to Fetteresso substation. -
September October 2024 public consultation period is now open
We are pleased to announce the commencement of the next period of public consultation.
The consultation consists of:
- Formal consultation for newly proposed Overhead Line (OHL) alignment options
We will be sharing our potential alignments for the overhead line, presented through maps and 3d visualisations.
Interested parties can attend our drop-in events to discuss our plans with the project team and share views.
We would encourage members of the local community and all interested parties to attend the events.We are hosting drop in consultation events at the following location and times:
Monday 07 October, 2–7pm (Joint event with Tealing to Kintore Overhead Line)Drumlithie Village Hall, Drumlithie, AB39 6YT
Tuesday 08 October, 2–7pm (Joint event with Tealing to Kintore Overhead Line)Stonehaven Town Hall, Stonehaven, AB39 2BU
Wednesday 09 October, 3–7pm
Strachan Village Hall, Strachan, Banchory, AB31 6LG
Thursday 10 October, 3–7pm
Auchenblae Village Hall, Auchenblae, AB30 1XQ
If you are unable to attend any of the planned in-person events, all the material that will be on display can also be downloaded from the project documents section of this dedicated project website.
You can submit your feedback until 21 November 2024 for the alignment consultation via the feedback form on the project website, by emailing glendye@sse.com or writing to us at SSEN Transmission, 200 Dunkeld Rd, Perth, PH1 3GH.
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Report on Consultation
Our Report on Consultation for the proposed Glendye Wind Farm Connection (Routeing) has now been published and is available to view in the 'Project Documents' section of the website. This report provides a summary of the feedback received during consultation, how this has been considered and confirmation of which route is now being taken forward to the next stage of development.
We would once again like to thank all stakeholders who took the time to engage with our early consultation process. We will continue to engage with stakeholders ahead of consulting further with local communities and stakeholders in the autumn, as we look to refine our proposals. -
Feedback Period Closed
The Glendye Windfarm project team would like to thank all members of the public who took the time to give feedback following our consultation events in February 2024. The feedback period is now closed and all feedback that has been received will be processed and assessed by the project team ahead of our next round of consultation events in Summer 2024.
Although we have a set consultation period relating to these events, we will accept feedback and questions on an ongoing basis throughout the development of this project.
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Feedback period extended
To allow more time for those interested in the Glendye windfarm connection to share their views, we have extended the consultation period until Thursday 18th April 2024 in recognition to allow stakeholders and members of the community more time to share their views on the initial proposals.
The consultation period will now close on Thursday 18th April 2024.
If you would like to submit your feedback to us, you can do so by clicking here.
Although we have a set consultation period relating to these events, we will accept feedback and questions via email or by writing to us on an ongoing basis throughout the development of this project.
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February 2024 consultation events
The project team would like to extend thanks to all members of the public and interested parties who took the time to come along to our public consultation events that were held on 20 and 21 February 2024. We hope you found the consultation informative and beneficial. If you were unable to join any of the events, all the content that was presented on our proposals can be found within the "project documents" section of this website.
We encourage those with an interest to share their views and feedback on our proposals by completing a feedback form. The feedback period is open until 7 April 2024.
Feedback period open
The feedback period for our consultation event is now open.
The consultation period will close on Wednesday 20 March 2024.
Although we have a set consultation period relating to this event, we will accept feedback and questions on an ongoing basis throughout the development of this project.
If you would like to submit your feedback to us, you can do so by clicking here.
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Public Consultation Events
We are hosting public consultation events to gain views and feedback on our routeing options for the Glendye Windfarm Connection overhead line (OHL).
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 20th February - Strachan - Strachan Village Hall 10am-12pmTuesday 20th February - Fettercairn - West Mearns Parish Church Hall 2pm-7pm
Wednesday 21st February - Drumlithie - Public Hall 2pm-7pm
Documents
March 2025 Final Pre-Application Consultation (PAC) Events
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Proposed Alignment A4 Poster
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- 24 February 2025
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- 451.8 KB
This material provides information to our stakeholders about the project and/or consultation events.
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Proposed Alignment A5 Mailer
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- 24 February 2025
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- 390.8 KB
This material provides information to our stakeholders about the project and/or consultation events.
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Proposed Alignment Access Track Maps
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- 24 February 2025
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- 10.9 MB
This material provides information to our stakeholders about the project and/or consultation events.
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Proposed Alignment Consultation Booklet
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- 24 February 2025
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- 12 MB
This document provides information to our stakeholders about the project and was provided during our consultation in March 2025
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Proposed Alignment Overview Map
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- 24 February 2025
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- 9.3 MB
This map provides information to our stakeholders about the alignment options , produced 29 January 2025.
Alignment Report On Consultation
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Glendye Wind Farm Overhead Line Grid Connection - Alignment Stage Report on Consultation (February 2025)
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- 18 February 2025
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- 24.5 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.
October 2024 Public Consultation Documents
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Glendye wind farm connection - Alignment Consultation Document October 2024.pdf
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- 04 October 2024
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- 1.7 MB
This Alignment Consultation Document (and associated appendices/maps) explains the project need and summarises the process which has been followed to arrive at the potential alignment. It forms part of the consultation exercise which provides all interested parties with the opportunity to provide feedback.
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Glendye Alignment Consultation Booklet October 2024.pdf
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- 23 September 2024
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- 9.7 MB
This document provides information to our stakeholders about the project, presented during our consultation alignment consultations in October 2024.
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Alignment Options Map.pdf
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- 23 September 2024
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- 11.4 MB
This map provides information to our stakeholders about the alignment option(s) within the project, presented at our alignment consultations in October 2024.
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October 2024 Consultation dates and times.pdf
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- 23 September 2024
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- 228.2 KB
This document provides information to our stakeholders about our consultation events in October 2024 .
Report on Consultation
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Glendye Wind Farm Grid Connection - Report on Consultation (Routeing) - June 2024.pdf
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- 15 July 2024
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- 10.1 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.
February 2024 Public Consultation Documents
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Glendye Wind Farm Connection - Consultation Document.pdf
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- 14 February 2024
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- 9.7 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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Glendye Wind Farm Connection - route options February 2024 consultation booklet
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- 12 February 2024
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- 1.7 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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February 2024 consultation times
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- 12 February 2024
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- 279.2 KB
This document provides information to our stakeholders about our consultation events in February 2024.
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Route options map
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- 12 February 2024
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- 11.3 MB
These maps provide information to our stakeholders about the route options within the project, produced February 2024.
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