Mossmorran Substation expansion in electricity transmission network upgrade
Revised plans have been revealed for essential upgrades to the electricity transmission network in Fife.
SP Energy Networks wants to extend its Mossmorran substation near Cowdenbeath, and increase the voltage of existing overhead transmission lines in Fife as electricity demand across Scotland is expected to double by 2050
It said upgrades will create additional capacity on the network, enabling more renewable energy to be transported efficiently from where it is generated to homes and businesses across the country.
SP Energy Networks will put its plans to local communities with drop-in sessions at Auchtertool Village Hall on Tuesday, June 23 from 2:00pm to 7:00pm and Wednesday 24th from 11:0am to 4:00pm at Crossgates Royal British Legion.
Ian Page, project manager for the Mossmorran substation upgrade said, “Following the previous consultation, we are giving the community a further opportunity to review the revised proposals and make comments before we finalise the design that we will submit for planning consent.”
“Local feedback is a crucial part of developing our designs and it is important that we listen and take this on board where we can, to create the optimal design for the expansion of our Mossmorran facility and get more clean, green electricity into the grid network.”
SP Energy Network said much of Scotland’s transmission network was built between 50 and 100 years ago. While it has evolved over time, sections of the network are now nearing operational limits at a time when more wind, solar and battery storage projects are seeking to connect.
To accommodate this growth, the voltage of overhead lines between Tealing and Kincardine will increase from 275kV to 400kV. This requires upgrades at Mossmorran and Westfield substations, along with a new substation at Conland, north of Leslie.