Alyth substation to receive a new transformer
Teams working on SSEN Transmission’s Alyth Substation project are gearing up for the arrival of a new transformer unit.
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UK, Scotland: Teams working on SSEN Transmission’s Alyth Substation project are gearing up for the arrival of a new transformer unit.
The event marks a significant milestone in the construction of the new substation. The new Static Compensating Transformer (SCT) unit, weighing around 120 T, is a crucial component in the ongoing development of the substation, which will play a significant role in helping to support the connection of new renewable generation in the north of Scotland to the grid and enabling clean energy to be taken from where it is generated to where it is needed.
“We are gearing up for the arrival of our 120-T SCT transformer – one of the largest components in the Alyth substation project – which marks a major milestone in the construction of this crucial project on SSEN Transmission’s east coast network. The transformer will ultimately enable and manage energy flow through the substation and overall network and will help accommodate increased renewable generation from across the north of Scotland. We have taken steps to limit any disruption as much as possible by scheduling the delivery to take place overnight and have been regularly engaging with the local community and stakeholders to advise them of our plans in advance,” said SSEN Transmission Lead Project Manager Archie Munro.
The construction of the Alyth substation is part of a broader scheme to upgrade the East Coast transmission network. Once complete, it will enable the connection of new renewable generation to the grid, helping to facilitate the transmission to net zero emissions.
Source: SSEN Transmission
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