We are thrilled to announce that the Shetland Islands have been connected to the GB electricity grid for the first time, thanks to the completion of the Viking Wind Farm by SSE Renewables and a 260km subsea transmission link by SSEN Transmission !
The Viking Wind Farm, with its 103 @Vestas turbines, is set to become the UK’s most productive onshore wind farm, generating enough clean energy to power nearly 500,000 homes annually. This marks a significant milestone in the UK’s mission to deliver clean power by 2030
These projects represent over £1 billion of investment as part of our £20.5 billion commitment to clean energy infrastructure by 2027.
Beyond the clean energy, the projects have supported 650 jobs and contributed £125 million to the local Shetland economy during peak construction. The Viking Community Fund will provide over £70 million in support for local initiatives throughout the lifetime of the wind farm.
This achievement underscores our commitment to delivering clean energy and driving sustainable economic growth. A huge thank you to everyone involved in making this a reality!
@scottishgovernment, @renewableuk, @energynetworksassociation3881, @ScottishRenewables and @EnergyUKChannel.
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