SP Energy Networks has published updated plans for essential upgrades to the electricity transmission network in Fife, part of a long‑term investment to unlock regional economic growth, increase capacity and maintain a secure, reliable power supply for the future.

With electricity demand across Scotland forecast to double by 2050, the company proposes to extend the Mossmorran substation near Cowdenbeath and uprate existing overhead transmission lines in Fife.

The improvements would create additional headroom on the grid, enabling more renewable electricity to be transported efficiently from generation sites to homes and businesses across the country.

SP Energy Networks is seeking feedback from local communities on the revised proposals. Views gathered during the consultation will help shape the final design, including the substation layout, access, drainage and landscaping.

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Two community drop‑in events will be held: Tuesday 23 June, 2pm–7pm, at Auchtertool Village Hall, Main Street, Auchtertool, KY2 5XW; and Wednesday 24 June, 11am–4pm, at Crossgates Royal British Legion, 60 Main Street, Crossgates, Cowdenbeath, KY4 8AW.

Those unable to attend can ask questions or share views via the TKUP project website (www.spenergynetworks.co.uk/pages/tkup.aspx), by email at [email protected], via Freephone 0800 470 2376, or by writing to Freepost: FREEPOST SPEN.

Much of Scotland's transmission network was built 50–100 years ago and, despite gradual improvements, some sections are nearing operational limits as more wind, solar and battery storage projects seek to connect.

To accommodate this growth, SP Energy Networks plans to increase the voltage of overhead lines between Tealing and Kincardine from 275kV to 400kV. This will require upgrades at Mossmorran and Westfield substations and a new substation at Conland, north of Leslie.

Ian Page, Project Manager for the Mossmorran substation upgrade, said: "Following the previous consultation, we are giving the community a further opportunity to review the revised proposals and make comments before we finalise the design that we will submit for planning consent.

"Local feedback is a crucial part of developing our designs and it is important that we listen and take this on board where we can, to create the optimal design for the expansion of Mossmorran facility and get more clean, green electricity into the grid network."