Shetland interconnector reaches ‘final milestone’ after contractors appointed
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) Transmission has announced contractors for its Shetland interconnector project.
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Viking compound plan dropped to avoid sensitive habitat
Discovery of a rare habitat on the hill between Tresta and Weisdale has prompted Viking Energy to drop plans for a large temporary construction compound.
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SSE stresses ‘robust’ case for cable link
Scottish and Southern Energy Networks (SSEN) has resubmitted what it calls a “robust” case for investing in the proposed 600MW transmission to the energy regulator,
READ FULL STORYOfgem approves cable funding proposal from SSEN
The proposed inter-connector cable linking Shetland to the mainland has edged closer to reality, with energy regulator Ofgem approving a proposal from Scottish and Southern
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SSEN Transmission submits Needs Case for Shetland link
The first major step in securing a subsea transmission cable from Shetland to the mainland has taken place, with a so-called “final needs case” being
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Power outage for more 3,000 properties across the isles
More than 3,000 properties across Shetland have been left without power due to heavy winds battering the isles as part of Storm Caroline. Scottish and…
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Lightning strike causes power loss
A lightning strike meant as many as 495 people in the south mainland suffered a loss of power last night (Monday). The lightning hit a…
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