NPF2 Action Programme – Action 17

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Action

Upgrade the East Coast electricity transmission line to 400kV.

NPF2 Paragraph Reference

103, 105, 158, Map 10, Annex - National development 11

Contribution to NPF Strategy

  • Helps realise the potential of renewable energy resources and facilitates the generation of power and heat from clean, low carbon sources.
  • Expands opportunities for communities and businesses by promoting environmental quality and good connectivity.
  • Supports strong, sustainable growth for the benefit of all parts of Scotland.
  • Helps to reduce Scotland's carbon footprint and facilitates adaptation to climate change.
MilestonesPost 2009 - Planning and delivery of reinforcements including environmental assessment and appropriate assessment t o define mitigation and compensation measures to protect Natura 2000 sites, biodiversity, including siting and design, minimise effects on communities, the historic environment, landscapes, soil, water and an assessment of carbon impacts.

Lead Partner(s)/Delivery Bodies

Scottish Hydro Electric Transmission Ltd; Scottish Government (Energy Directorate)
Ofgem, Aberdeen City Council, Aberdeenshire Council, ACCSDPA, Dundee City Council, Fife Council, SEPA, SNH

Progress

Development work continues on upgrading the infrastructure on the east coast route between Blackhillock in Moray to Kincardine to allow the existing infrastructure to be operated at 400kV. Estimated completion in 2015/16. In addition, SHETL and NGET are jointly developing the design for an HVDC link between Peterhead and the North of England.

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