Video: Giant Seagreen transformer arrives in Angus after successful convoy from Dundee

On 1st May, a giant transformer arrived at Seagreen Wind Farm Project's new substation at Tealing in Angus after making its way from the Port of Dundee under police convoy.

The convoy was part of works related to the Seagreen Wind Farm, which when complete will be located more than 27km off the coast of Angus. At 1,075 Megawatts, Seagreen will be the largest offshore windfarm in Scotland, capable of providing clean, renewable power to around 1.6 million homes.

The electricity generated by the wind farm is to be transmitted via subsea cables to a landfall point at Carnoustie where works are currently underway. Once ashore, the electricity will then be transferred via underground cables for approximately 19km over three cable circuits to the substation in Tealing.

Onshore Project Manager for Seagreen Wind Energy Limited, Steven Reid said:

“"We’d like to thank drivers and residents for their patience while the delivery took place. Public safety is paramount and in co-operation with Police Scotland, our team did everything possible to keep disruption to a minimum.”

Two further transformer deliveries are expected to run on Sunday 23 May and Sunday 4 July respectively, however, the dates are subject to change.

Deliveries are expected to take around 1.5 hours each to make their way from the Port of Dundee to the substation site at Tealing on Moatmill Road just off the A90.

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