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Arnish Moor / Stornoway, Isle of Lewis to Fanellan (near Beauly)·Under wayPower & Grid
Western Isles HVDC Link (Lewis Hub)
- StageUnder construction. SSEN Transmission marked the start of main construction at Arnish Moor, near Stornoway, on 5 November 2026.
- Next milestoneRJ McLeod is carrying out the first major set of construction works, preparing the site for the converter station and substation. SSEN Transmission expects to switch the link on by 2030, subject to approvals.
- Last checked10 November 2026
What has changed on this project, and when
- Next milestone: RJ McLeod is carrying out the first major set of construction works, preparing the site for the converter station and substation. SSEN Transmission expects to switch the link on by 2030, subject to approvals.10 November 2026 · previously: Start of Lewis Hub construction / cable installation campaign
- Stage: Under construction. SSEN Transmission marked the start of main construction at Arnish Moor, near Stornoway, on 5 November 2026.10 November 2026 · previously: Consented (Nov 2025), early construction works underway; dedicated delivery vessel secured (Feb 2026)
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