New Netherton Hub near road A950 between Peterhead and Mintlaw
New Netherton Hub near road A950 between Peterhead and Mintlaw, SSEN Transmission – Planning permission in principle received
SSEN Transmission has today received verbal confirmation of planning permission in principle from Aberdeenshire Council for the proposed Netherton Hub. SSEN Transmission expect to receive formal written confirmation shortly, which will include any associated conditions.
About the Project
The Netherton Hub is a key part of our Pathway to 2030 programme and is intended to:
- Enable the connection and transmission of renewable energy
- Strengthen the electricity network in the region
- Support Scotland’s transition to net zero
Netherton Hub is expected to deliver substantial economic and legacy benefits for the north-east of Scotland, including more than £2.5m in community benefit funding.
Once complete, the site will comprise:
- A 400kV substation to support offshore and onshore electricity generation
- A 132kV substation to support further future generation and storage connections from third party developers
- The Spittal to Peterhead High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) converter station to support the transmission of renewable energy from new generators in the north of Scotland to demand centres throughout the UK
- The Eastern Green Link 3 HVDC converter station to support the transmission of renewable energy from generators in the north of Scotland to Norfolk and beyond
- A further transmission hall, with capacity for more infrastructure to future proof the growing network
- A spares warehouse and operations base.
Construction of the Netherton Hub is expected to commence early next year.
More information about Netherton Hub can be found on the project webpage at Netherton Hub – SSEN Transmission
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