Project facts
| Status | Under construction |
|---|---|
| Developer / operator | SSEN Transmission |
| Region | Peterhead / Boddam, Aberdeenshire |
| Country | Scotland |
| Published rating | Not published |
| Rating definition | AC transformer replacement and network reinforcement; no extra generating capacity |
| Connection / route | Existing Peterhead 275 kV substation near Boddam |
| Delivery target | 2030 (developer target; subject to change) |
| Voltage | 275 kV |
What this link contributes
This asset provides a route for electricity to move between networks or strengthens the network carrying that electricity. Its capacity cannot be added to wind, solar or power-station capacity as though it were another generator.
Existing Peterhead 275 kV substation near Boddam
Converter stations, cable manufacture, offshore installation, landfall works and grid energisation can progress at different times. The status above describes the documented project stage rather than assuming all work packages are complete.
Project location
SSEN places the upgrade at the existing Peterhead substation near Boddam. An exact work-package position has not been verified; this map provides geographic context only.
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Sources and review date
- Developer project information
Reviewed 2026-10-08
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