In order to support the continued growth in onshore and offshore renewables across the north of Scotland, supporting the country's drive towards Net Zero, investment in network infrastructure is needed to connect this renewable power and transport it from source to areas of demand across the country.
Extensive studies have confirmed the need for a new 400kV connection between Kintore and Tealing, connecting into new 400kV substation sites in Fetteresso Forest known as Hurlie and at Tealing known as Emmock. The existing overhead line between Kintore and Tealing is currently operating at 275kV and cannot be upgraded to 400kV as the conductors would not be able to achieve safe clearance distances due to the size of the towers. The project includes the following elements:
• A new 400kV connection between Kintore and Hurlie. • A new 400kV connection between Hurlie and Emmock. • New 400kV substations at Hurlie and Emmock. This is part of the Kintore to Tealing 400kV projects, a scheme consisting of several onshore reinforcement projects on the east coast of Scotland. Kintore - Tealing 400kV OHL Project alignment consultation feedback is now open until 21 November 2024. Submit Feedback Here
Portal Navigation
The information below is intended to assist with navigating the 3D Portal, however there is an Interactive Portal User Guide, which you can access by clicking here
The Map
In order to view the visualisations and navigate the portal, please start by clicking on any of the cameras on the adjacent map. They are situated next to their relevant viewpoints to allow access to areas of interest.
Should you prefer to view the map in satellite, this can be done by clicking the ‘Satellite’ tab at the top right hand corner of the map.
Once you have clicked on a viewpoint, if you want to return to the full map at any point, please click on the project map icon situated down the left-hand side of the map – it is a location pin icon on top of a grid.
If you are viewing a video and would like to return to the overview map, the project map icon is situated at the top right-hand corner of the screen.
Visualisations
Once you click on a visualisation, you will be presented with two tabs across the top middle of the screen; ‘Existing’ and ‘Potential’
If you click on the existing tab, it will show you the area as it currently stands, without the potential overhead line alignment.
If you click on the potential tab, it will show you the potential overhead line route.
