Project news

Beauly-Denny

We have proposed an upgrade to the overhead transmission line between Beauly and Denny in Scotland, was referred to a public enquiry. A report to the Scottish Ministers is expected during 2008. More details are on the Scottish and Southern Energy website

Kintyre-Hunterston

We have published a consultation paper for a new transmission line to connect renewable energy on the Scottish Kintyre peninsula to the existing mainland transmission network at Hunterston in Ayrshire.

Shetland

We have published a consultation paper for a new transmission line to connect renewable energy on Shetland to the existing mainland transmission line at Blackhillrock.

Western Isles

We have published a consultation paper for a new transmission line to connect renewable energy on Western Isles to the existing mainland transmission network at Beauly in Scotland.

Bramley-Basingstoke

Rising demand for electricity in north Hampshire and south Berkshire has created a need to reinforce the local electricity networks in these areas. Because of this need, Southern Electric Power Distribution (SEPD) has begun work on the installation of two 10km underground 132kV cables that will carry power from National Grid’s substation at Bramley to the SEPD substation in Basingstoke, Hampshire.