The Wire · Energy & Grid

Scotland's grid operator to build substation, removing more than 82km of power lines

By Anthony at GridteamAI

SSEN Transmission has chosen a site roughly 4km north-east of Brechin as the preferred location for a new 275kV substation, to be called Muir of Pert. The decision follows public consultation held between May and July 2026. The substation would add capacity to connect renewable generation to the east coast transmission network and remove more than 82km of existing overhead line.