Tomchrasky Wind Farm Connection

Alignment Options Public Consultation Events

We are pleased to be hosting public consultation events for the alignment options for the proposed Tomchrasky wind farm connection.

During our face-to-face, drop-in consultations you will be able to view information about our proposed plans for the connection, meet the project team, ask questions and share feedback. 

We would encourage members of the local community and all interested parties to attend the events.  

The events will be held at the following locations: 

Monday 25 August 2025, 3.30pm-7pm at Cannich Hall, Cannich, IV4 7LJ 

Tuesday 26 August 2025, 4-7pm at The Hub, Dalchreichart, Glenmoriston, IV63 7YJ

If you are unable to attend the public event, all the material will be available to download from the documents section of this webpage from 11 August 2025.   
  
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.  

Please note the consultation event at Cannich Hall on Monday 25 August will be held alongside our Fasnakyle – Bingally 132kV connection public consultation.

Any comments made to us as the Applicant are not representations to Scottish Ministers as the decision makers. There will be an opportunity to make formal representations to Scottish Ministers via the Energy Consents Unit following the submission of the section 37 application.

About the Project

Subject to planning consent, SSEN Transmission are required to connect the Tomchrasky Wind Farm to the transmission network. To facilitate this, we are proposing to construct a new single circuit 132kV overhead line from the Tomchrasky Wind Farm Substation to the new Bingally Substation. Under our Network Operator’s License, this connection should be efficient, coordinated and economic, whilst having the least possible impact on the environment.

The proposal is a single circuit 132kV trident pole arrangement to support the overhead line running over a distance of approximately 22 kilometers in length.

A number of new permanent and temporary access tracks will also be required. The average height of the trident poles is 10-18 meters, with an average span of between 75–100 meters.

At times during construction, traffic management will be required, and consultation will be undertaken on this in due course.

Route options we will be consulting on.

Find out more about Bingally 400kV Substation

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.