Western Isles

Connecting the renewable-rich Western Isles with the GB transmission system. If commissioned, the Western Isles HVDC Link Project will maximise significant renewable potential while providing energy security to the island region.

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Western Isles

Key facts

Client

SSEN Transmission

Location of the project

Scotland

Scope

Complete power cable system delivery, including design, production, installation, and testing, of a 525 kV HVDC transmission link with a capacity of 1.8 GW.

Total cable length

2 x 86 km onshore , 2 x 83 km offshore

Total cable route length

Total cable route approx. 170 km

Duration

Commissioning: Expected 2030