Category Archives: Western Link Undersea Cable

An update on progress with the Western High Voltage DC Link can be found in the Summer 2012 WHVDC newsletter which has just been published by the National Grid and Scottish Power. The newsletter describes some of the technical characteristics … Continue reading →

The National Grid and Scottish Power have just released an update on progress with the Western High Voltage DC Link project and an outline of work planned during 2012 and 2013. We have summarised the update briefly below, and you … Continue reading →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →