Project facts
| Status | Under construction |
|---|---|
| Developer / operator | SSEN Transmission |
| Region | Orkney / Caithness |
| Country | Scotland |
| Published rating | 220 MW |
| Rating definition | Transfer capacity |
| Connection / route | Finstown ↔ Dounreay |
| Delivery target | Not verified in this profile |
| Voltage | 220 kV |
| Subsea section | 53 km |
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.
Finstown ↔ Dounreay
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
Connection sites and areas are shown separately. Dashed circles mark approximate endpoint areas. No straight line is presented as the cable or overhead-line route.
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- Finstown substation area Approximate area; exact site not confirmed Open larger map Location source Coordinate source 59.007, -3.116 · WGS84
- Dounreay connection area Approximate area; exact site not confirmed Open larger map Location source Coordinate source 58.580, -3.744 · WGS84
Markers identify sites, published points or labelled connection areas. Markers are not site boundaries or entrances. EGL2’s additional outlines and route layers are explicitly identified in the developer’s map data.
Sources and review date
- SSEN Transmission project information
Reviewed 2026-10-08
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