Ofgem has approved the Final Needs Case for the Argyll and Kintyre 275kV strategy, proposed by SSEN Transmission.

Welcoming the decision as a "highly important milestone" in the growth of renewable electricity generation across the region, Rob McDonald, Managing Director of SSEN Transmission, said: "The Argyll and Kintyre 275kV strategy is required to connect several new onshore wind farms across the region and to transport that power to demand centres across the north of Scotland and beyond, helping secure energy independence and net zero. This investment will also create hundreds of skilled jobs throughout the supply chain, boosting local and national economies.


"With all substation planning approvals in place, we now look forward to the determination of our overhead line projects and remain committed to working constructively with all stakeholders to ensure the timely delivery of this critical local and national infrastructure."