Category Archives: Western High Voltage DC Link

WHVDC: Planning and Marine Licence Applications Update

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Jim Andrews

Since submission of planning and marine licence applications in September and October 2011 National Grid and SP Transmission’s proposals for the Western HVDC Link have been widely consulted upon and substantial progress made. Hunterston Converter Station and Substation The application … Continue reading →

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Western HVDC Link – Contract Award

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Jim Andrews

National Grid and ScottishPower Transmission award £1bn contract for first ever sub sea electricity link between Scotland and England. The sub sea link will be a vital reinforcement – bringing renewable energy from Scotland to the south and helping to … Continue reading →

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WHVDC: Wirral Landfall

Posted on July 4, 2011 by Jim Andrews

At the WHVDC information event in February we presented two possible landfall locations for the cable to come ashore on the North Wirral coast: Dove Point (Meols) and Leasowe. These options have now been considered in detail and a landfall … Continue reading →

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WHVDC Connah’s Quay Public Consultation Event

Posted on July 4, 2011 by Jim Andrews

The WHVDC team are holding a public consultation event at Connah’s Quay. The event will be on the 12th July 2011 from 2pm – 8pm at the Town Council Offices, Quay Building, Fron Road, Connah’s Quay, Flintshire, CH5 4PJ. A … Continue reading →

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WHVDC Hunterston Public Consultation Event

Posted on June 10, 2011 by Jim Andrews

The WHVDC team are holding a public consultation event at Hunterston. The event will take place on Tuesday 28th June, from 2pm – 8pm, Seamill Hydro Hotel, 39 Ardrossan Rd, Seamill, Ayrshire KA23 9NB. A full notice about this meeting … Continue reading →

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WHVDC Public Information Events

Posted on February 4, 2011 by Jim Andrews

National Grid and SP Transmission are holding public consultation events to explain the Western HVDC Link project, answers questions and to gather views. The drop-in events will be held on the following days: Monday 7th February Town Council Offices, Quay … Continue reading →

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Plans unveiled for subsea power cable from Scotland to England and Wales

Posted on January 26, 2011 by Jim Andrews

National Grid and ScottishPower Transmission (SP Transmission) are inviting local people to comment on plans for a new 2000 megawatt subsea power cable that will bring renewable energy from Scotland to England and Wales. The companies are working together to … Continue reading →

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