We are proposing to install new equipment next to the existing Alyth substation to help manage voltage levels on the electricity transmission network as the amount and direction of electricity flowing across the north of Scotland continues to change. Network studies have identified a need for additional reactive power support in the Alyth area to keep voltage within a safe range and protect connected electrical equipment. The potential location of the proposed development is immediately south west of the existing Alyth substation and will connect directly into the existing transmission network. The project forms part of our ongoing investment in the electricity network to support future energy demand and maintain a secure, resilient and reliable transmission system. The development has been designed to utilise land adjacent to the existing substation and make use of existing transmission infrastructure where possible. For more information about our project please visit our project website by clicking here.
Portal Navigation
The information below is intended to assist with navigating the 3D Portal, however there is an Interactive Portal User Guide, which you can access by clicking here
The Map
In order to view the visualisations and navigate the portal, please start by clicking on any of the cameras on the adjacent map. They are situated next to their relevant viewpoints to allow access to areas of interest.
Should you prefer to view the map in satellite, this can be done by clicking the ‘Satellite’ tab at the top right hand corner of the map.
Once you have clicked on a viewpoint, if you want to return to the full map at any point, please click on the project map icon situated down the left-hand side of the map – it is a location pin icon on top of a grid.
If you are viewing a video and would like to return to the overview map, the project map icon is situated at the top right-hand corner of the screen.
Visualisations
Once you click on a visualisation, you will be presented with two tabs across the top middle of the screen; ‘Existing’ and ‘Potential’
If you click on the existing tab, it will show you the area as it currently stands, without the potential substation extension.
If you click on the potential tab, it will show you the potential view with the substation extension.
