Overview
Status: Project Assessment
About the Project
Gilkes Energy has submitted a planning application to develop a Pumped Storage Hydro (PSH) Scheme at the western end of Glengarry and requested a connection.
The proposed new 400kV connection (300MW) between Loch Fearna PSH Substation and Loch Lundie Substation will transmit electricity generated by the Loch Fearna PSH to areas of demand on the GB transmission network.
The project requires the construction of a new 400kV overhead line between Loch Quoich, where Loch Fearna PSH Substation is proposed to be situated, and the new Loch Lundie Substation.
Public Consultation - May 2025
In May 2025, we held a first public consultation event which presented our routeing proposals to provide a connection for the proposed Pumped Storage Hydro (PSH) Scheme at the western end of Glengarry.
The event focussed on the route selection for an approx. 25km long new 400kV transmission overhead line between Loch Quoich, and the proposed new Loch Lundie Substation. Interested parties took the opportunity to meet the project team, discuss our plans and share feedback.
The feedback period specific to the routeing process ends on 11 July 2025, with further feedback welcome at any time.
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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Public Consultation - May 2025
We are holding a public consultation on our routeing proposals to provide a connection for the proposed Pumped Storage Hydro (PSH) Scheme at the western end of Glengarry.
The event will focus on the route selection for an approx. 25km long new 400kV transmission overhead line between Loch Quoich, and the proposed new Loch Lundie Substation.
We invite all interested parties to attend our public drop-in event, to discuss our plans with the project team and share your views.
The consultation event will take place on:
Wednesday 14 May, 2–7pm
Glengarry Community Hall,
Invergarry, PH35 4HG
Documents
Consultation Documents
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Loch Fearna A4 Poster.pdf
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- 07 May 2025
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Loch Fearna OHL Routeing Consultation Booklet.pdf
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- 07 May 2025
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This document provides information to our stakeholders about the project and was provided during our consultation in May 2025
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Loch Fearna PS Grid Connection Routeing Stage Consultation Document
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- 07 May 2025
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Our Consultation Document describes the route options appraisal undertaken and the alternatives considered for the Loch Fearna PSH Grid Connection project in greater detail than the Consultation Booklet for those who wish to access the appraisal in full.
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Figure 01 Route Options
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- 07 May 2025
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Figure 02 Designated Sites
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- 07 May 2025
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Figure 03 - Annex I and GWDTE Habitats
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- 07 May 2025
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Figure 04 - Peatland Classification
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- 07 May 2025
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Figure 05a-c - Local Hydrology
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- 07 May 2025
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Figure 06 Cultural Heritage.
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- 07 May 2025
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Figure 08 Landscape Character Types
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- 07 May 2025
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Figure 09a Forestry
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Figure 09b Forestry
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Figure 10 Land Use - Agriculture
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Figure 11 Land Use - Recreation
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Figure 12 Land Use - Existing Infrastructure
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Figure 13 Potential Route Option
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Tower Height Comparison - May 25
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- 22 May 2025
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This figure was presented during public consultation, to help illustrate how the size of the proposed new line will compare to the towers which will be used for the Skye Reinforcement project.
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Glengarry CC _SSENT Response to questions raised_ May June 2025.pdf
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- 13 June 2025
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