Scottish & Southern Energy (SSE) has published a consultation document seeking views on possible route options within which it may develop new high voltage electricity transmission infrastructure. This infrastructure is being developed to accommodate output from potential renewable energy schemes on the Western Isles.

The consultation report provides the outcomes of recent works and further investigation undertaken by SSE. The strategic corridor selected as a result of these works is from Stornoway to the Ullapool area then onwards to Beauly via the Garve area.

The investigations into extending the underground HVDC (high voltage direct current) transmission has resulted in an all underground solution being identified as the preferred option.

The consultation document can be viewed at: www.scottish-southern.co.uk the deadline for comments is 16th February 2007.