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Western Isles

Western Isles

Connecting a renewable-rich island region to the mainland grid, the Western Isles grid connection enables clean energy flow while strengthening resilience and supporting Scotland’s low-carbon transition.

Key facts

Client

SSEN Transmission

Location of the project

Scotland

Scope

Complete cable system delivery (design, production, installation and testing) 525 kV HVDC transmission link with a capacity of 1.8 GW.

Total cable length

2 x 86km onshore , 2 x 83km offshore

Total cable route length

Total cable route approx. 170 km

Duration

Commissioning: Expected 2030

Scope

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Map Scotland transmission project offshore

The project

Built largely out of sight, the connection will quietly enable everyday life

Western Isles

Designed to be taken for granted

The Western Isles link will enable export of renewable power from island generation to the mainland grid, and vice-versa.
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