Overview
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.
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)
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Project Updates
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Alignment Options Feedback Period Open
Project updates
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Alignment Options Feedback Period Open
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 between Monday 25 and Tuesday 26 August 2025.
Our feedback period on the potential alignment options remains open until 7 October 2025. We welcome everyone to submit their feedback regarding the alignment proposals presented during the consultation events via any of the below methods;
Online: Feedback form
Email: louise.anderson@sse.com
Post: SSEN Transmission, 200 Dunkeld Road, Perth, PH1 3GH
All of the material that was on display at our consultation event is available to download via the ‘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.
Alignment Options Public Consultation Event
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. -
We're here to lend a helping hand
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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Tomchrasky Wind Farm Connection – Route Consultation
Following our Route Consultation events in October 2024, our Route Selection Consultation Document is now available under the ‘Documents’ section of this webpage, and we would like to provide all interested parties with an additional opportunity to submit feedback on proposals at this stage of the project, ahead of our next consultation events due to take place in summer 2025.
We will be seeking any further comments and feedback from members of the public, statutory consultees and other key stakeholders regarding our proposals until 21 February 2025. Please submit your comments and feedback via the form linked at the top of this page or by emailing or writing to your Community Liaison Manager.
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Route Consultation Events
We would like to thank all members of the local community and interested parties who took the time to attend the Tomchrasky wind farm connection consultation events in October 2024 and provide feedback.
The consultation period for the routeing stage of this project has now closed. Our next public consultation event is planned for summer 2025, where we will share the alignment proposals for the wind farm connection and seek further feedback. -
Route Consultation Events
Route Consultation Events
We would like to thank all members of the local community and interested parties who took the time to attend the Tomchrasky wind farm connection consultation events on 29th and 30th October 2024 where we presented our route options proposals for this connection.
We will be seeking comments and feedback from members of the public, statutory consultees and other key stakeholders regarding our proposals until 11 December 2024. Submit your comments and feedback via the feedback form at the top of this page or by emailing or writing to your Community Liaison Manager.
If you were unable to attend the public event you can also download the consultation booklet that was on display from the Project Documents section of the website. -
Public Consultation Events
PROJECT UPDATE
Public Consultation Events
We are hosting public consultation events to gain views and feedback on our routeing options for the Tomchrasky Wind Farm 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 29 October 2024 – 4-7:30pm – Cannich Hall, Cannich, Beauly, IV4 7LJ
Wednesday 30 October 2024 – 2-7pm – Glenmoriston Millenium Hall, Invermoriston, IV63 7YJ
Documents
August 2025 Alignment Consultation Events
October 2024 Route Consultation Events
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