SSE seeking views on Orkney’s electricity network

Scottish and Southern Energy Power Distribution (SSEPD) is seeking views from a wide range of stakeholders on the electricity network on Orkney and options for reinforcement through a new consultation.

The energy provider also intends to hold public stakeholder events in the county on March 6 and 7 to allow interested parties to ask questions in person.

Stuart Hogarth, Director of Distribution said: “The network on Orkney leads the world on its innovative approach to connecting small scale renewables, allowing the harvesting of the significant natural resources that are abundant on the islands.  

“It is our core purpose to provide a reliable electricity supply to our customers, whether an individual pensioner or a large business, and also to facilitate the connection of renewable generation. SSEPD has invested extensively in the electricity network in Orkney, initially to provide a secure supply to the islands and latterly to connect as much renewable generation as possible.

“The development of marine renewables is widely anticipated over the coming years, and there is still a demand for further small scale renewables to be connected. We want to listen to the views of developers, households, businesses and wider stakeholders on how we can work together to achieve the best solution.”

The consultation document is available through the SSE website here with more details regarding the local events to follow. The consultation will close on March 28.