“Nearly 30 years after it was established, we conclude that there is a strong case to urgently review the transmission charging regime “SSEN Transmission Paper
Threat to Development of Renewables: Urgent Review of Transmission Charging Needed
Hike in Energy Prices ‘a hammer blow’ to Families in Orkney
“If this is the best that the UK system can deliver in terms of protecting consumers in the off-gas grid areas of the north of Scotland then I feel that energy policy needs to be controlled much closer to where the real issues are. “
Letters: “Independence is solution to electricity inequity”
“too many of the policies and regulations around our electricity system are reserved to Westminster”
Replacement of Subsea Cable Completed
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).
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.
