Ourack Wind Farm Connection

About the Project

Ourack Wind Farm LLP, has requested the connection of 18 x 6.9MW wind turbines, totalling 115.2MW but limited to 105MW, along with a 50MW battery scheme, with the full site limited to a maximum export of 105MW. Grid Reference for the new Ourack substation is NJ0581940310. Ourack is proposed to connect into Clash Gour substation, grid reference NJ051483.

The works will include:

• Installation of a new 120MVA 132/33kV transformer at the indoor Ourack 132/33kV Substation site.
• Installation of a new 132kV busbar feeder bay comprising 1 x 132kV line circuit breaker, 1 x 132kV line disconnector and associated protection and control equipment at Clash Gour 275/132kV Collector Substation.
• Establishment of a new 132kV single circuit connection between Clash Gour 275/132kV Collector Substation and the Ourack 132/33kV substation at the wind farm site. It is proposed that this project will be connected using a combination of overhead line (OHL) and underground cable (UGC) spanning a length of approximately 11km.

Why is the Project Required?

As part of our statutory and Transmission Licence obligations, we have several duties including:

• The development and maintenance of an efficient, coordinated and economical system of electricity transmission.
• To facilitate competition in the supply and generation of electricity.
• To ensure that the security of the network is maintained as the demand and/or generation connections change over 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.

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