Overview
Status: Project Assessment
About the Project
The Kergord 2 substation is required to transform the voltage from the existing Kergord Substation at 132kV to a higher voltage of 220kV. The reason for the voltage transformation is to minimise the number of circuits and associated structures required on Shetland, aiming to limit visual and environmental impacts.
This higher voltage will provide sufficient capacity for current and future connection customers. The Kergord 2 substation forms part of the wider Shetland Strategy projects which will help support Shetland’s on island network by interconnecting the two Shetland HVDC systems together, providing a solution to meet the long-term energy resource potential and improve security of supply on Shetland, and aligns with Government Clean power 2030 ambitions to accelerate clean power connections.
This substation could also offer additional connection optionality for some of the ScotWind offshore wind projects proposed to connect into the Shetland Mainland.
Virtual Consultation Room
We have created a virtual consultation room to share our materials and provide an avenue for feedback/questions to be raised with our project team in regards to the Pre-Application Consultation of Kergord 2 substation and Northern Shetland 220kV to Kergord 132kV Overhead Line. This room provides accessibility to those that were unable to attend our in person events.
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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Upcoming public consultation events
We are hosting a series of public events across the north of mainland Shetland and on the island of Yell during the week of 6th October. These events seek stakeholder feedback to inform our proposed developments and include a Pre-Application Consultation (PAC) event to be held at the Voe public hall as part of the process for our Section 37 consent application under the Electricity Act 1989.
The proposed development is for: High Voltage Alternating Current (AC) connection from existing Kergord 132kV Substation to proposed 220kV Northern Substation Hub and associated works.Members of the local community and other interested members of the public are invited to attend the following consultation event (Public Event 1, Route Assessment) relating to the proposal described above to be held on:
Monday 06 October 2025 at Voe Public Hall, Isles Road, Voe, Shetland, ZE2 9PT 3pm to 7pm
Details of further consultation (Public Event 2, Feedback Event and Alignment) will be published in due course.
This event is an opportunity to view the proposals and to meet the applicant and the project teams who will be available to answer questions about the development.
Documents
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Shetland AC Kergord 2 Consultation booklet
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- 02 October 2025
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- 7.3 MB
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Shetland Advert.pdf
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- 02 October 2025
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- 1.3 MB
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