Shetland subsea high-voltage direct current link project, UK
Name of the Project
Shetland subsea high-voltage direct current (HVDC) link project.
Location
Scotland, UK.
Project Owner/s
SSEN Transmission.
Project Description
The project involves the laying of a 260 km subsea cable from Shetland to Noss Head, in Caithness, connecting Shetland to the UK’s electricity transmission system for the first time.
The project includes a 320/132 kV substation and a HVDC convertor station at Upper Kergord of Shetland.
An HVDC switching station will also be necessary to facilitate connection to the existing transmission system at Noss Head.
Potential Job Creation
None stated.
Capital Expenditure
£660-million.
Planned Start/End Date
The project is expected to be completed by 2024.
Latest Developments
None stated.
Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
NKT (principal contractor).
Contact Details for Project Information
SSE, email media@sse.com.
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