SSEN Transmission has received the go-ahead from Moray Council for its Corshellach substation near Dunphail, marking a significant step towards linking additional renewable generation and battery storage to the electricity transmission network.

The new 275/33kV facility will be built alongside the existing Berryburn substation, around 12km south of Forres, and will provide the grid connection infrastructure for two customer projects: the Cairn Duhie Wind Farm and the Corshellach battery energy storage system (BESS).

The project showcases the investment required to connect a range of low-carbon technologies to the grid and to support the shift to a cleaner, more secure and affordable energy system.

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Moray Council's Planning and Regulatory Services Committee approved the plans unanimously, with no objections from members of the public or consultees.

Andy McLaren, Lead Project Manager at SSEN Transmission, said: "We welcome Moray Council's decision to approve our plans for Corshellach substation and thank everyone who has engaged with the project.

"This is an important milestone in delivering the infrastructure needed to connect two customer projects, including new renewable generation and battery storage, to the transmission network.

"Reforming the connections process is important, but it must be matched by building the network infrastructure that enables viable projects to connect.

"Corshellach is a great example of that delivery in action, helping connect more homegrown renewable energy and storage and supporting a cleaner, more secure and affordable energy system."