SSE gets onshore grid go-ahead for Arklow Bank
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Updated / Wednesday, 21 Apr 2021
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An aerial shot of Arklow, where SSE Renewables is proposing to develop the onshore grid infrastructure associated with the Arklow Bank Wind Park Phase 2
SSE Renewables has announced its intention to submit the first-ever planning application for the onshore grid infrastructure needed to connect an offshore wind farm to the country s national transmission grid.
The application marks a significant milestone on the road to starting the delivery of Ireland s offshore wind targets.
SSE Renewables will seeking planning permission to develop the onshore grid infrastructure necessary to connect the 520MW Phase 2 of Arklow Bank Wind Park to the electricity transmission grid here.
SSE Renewables intends to submit the first-ever planning application for the onshore grid infrastructure needed to connect an offshore wind farm to Ireland’s national transmission grid.
The application will be made in the coming weeks to regulator An Bord Pleanála seeking planning permission to develop the onshore grid infrastructure necessary to connect the 520MW Phase 2 of Arklow Bank Wind Park to Ireland’s electricity transmission grid.
The proposed development includes a 220kV substation at Avoca River Business Park in Arklow, Co Wicklow, with an associated transmission compound, connection compound and connection from the new substation to the existing national transmission network.