One of the two subsea cables which links Orkney to mainland Scotland, connecting up electricity distribution, has been successfully replaced by SSEN (Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks).
Replacement of Subsea Cable Completed
Additional Capacity Available in Electricity Network for Orkney’s Renewables
New applications to SSEN for renewable generation and storage connection will be open for applications in Orkney from Wednesday 23 September.
Ellen : “The Tesla of the Sea”
“Maybe we will save this world after all.” Halfdan Ambrahamsen, Aeroe, Denmark
‘Significant Progress’ on Replacing Subsea Cable
Over the coming weeks, various vessels will be carrying out operations in the Pentland Firth as part of this major cable installation project, including laying rock bags on sections of the cable and installing cable protection near the shore.
Universal Provision of EV Charge Points Needed to Support a Green Recovery
In Scotland it is estimated that there will be 1 million EVs by 2030
Work Begins Replacing Subsea Cable
Replacing one of the subsea cables which links Orkney to the Scottish Mainland is to begin. Two cables link Orkney’s electricity supply up to the National Grid.
Innovative ReFLEX Project Moves Onto Phase 2
2020 will see the launch of an attractive local electricity tariff tailored to the needs of ReFLEX’s innovative integrated energy system.
THAW Orkney 5 Years of Supporting Islanders in Fuel Poverty
Established in December 2014 THAW Orkney is a charitable organisation which has done amazing work in the islands to help people with their energy needs
‘A Network For Net Zero’: SSEN Transmission Sets Forth Its Case
“At the end of 2018, 15% of the UK’s installed renewable generation capacity was located in the north of Scotland.”
Finstown Substation Approved
The application was approved on a vote of 10 to 4.
