Ofgem has approved Scottish Hydro Electric (SHE) Transmission’s visual impact of Scottish transmission assets (Vista) policy.
The approval by the UK energy regulator gives SHE Transmission the green light to take forward proposals on improving the visual impact of its pre-existing grid infrastructure within its network in the north of Scotland.
The Vista project is part of a programme to minimise the visual impact of pre-existing transmission infrastructure within the boundaries of National Parks and National Scenic Areas.
Ofgem has set aside funding of £500m for the three British transmission owners to bid for individual projects.
SHE Transmission is now undertaking detailed technical analysis of its proposals, which it said “were informed following previous stakeholder engagement and consultation”.
Another round of consultation will be undertaken in the next six months to further develop and refine proposals.
One of the designated landscapes being considered is the Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park, a collaboration with SP Energy Networks, the transmission owner for the south of Scotland.
SHE Transmission is SSE’s transmission arm in the north of Scotland.
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