SSEN Transmission to commence works on new substation
UK, Kinardochy: A major milestone has been reached in the construction of a new electricity substation in rural Perthshire.
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UK, Kinardochy: A major milestone has been reached in the construction of a new electricity substation in rural Perthshire.
The new Kinardochy reactive compensation substation will be located around 5 km south of Tummel Bridge. The equipment being installed will play a critical role in ensuring voltage limits on the transmission network remain stable and power flows can be efficiently managed allowing for the connection of new renewable generation to the grid and enabling clean energy to be transported to where it is needed most.
The substation will be built and operated initially at 275 kV, however, is designed to operate at 400 kV ensuring that only minimal changes are required for any future upgrade to the operating voltage of the Beauly to Denny overhead line. The platform being formed will also be sized to ensure that any additional equipment to be sited at Kinardochy can be done so with minimal future works required.
Principal Contractor Siemens BAM is soon to begin the main substation construction works.
“Breaking ground at Kinardochy marks the first major milestone in the development of this new substation, allowing our teams to begin work to install the new substation platform and access tracks to the site. Once installed, the new substation will play a key role in supporting the management of energy and maintain a safe and secure supply of electricity across the network,” said SSEN Transmission Project Manager Gary Milne.
The Kinardochy Substation is expected to be completed in 2024.
Source: SSEN Transmission