The Cross Border Connection (Galashiels to Cumbria) is a joint development between SPEN in Scotland and National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET) in England. The two parties are working closely on the project, with SPEN at least a year ahead of their English counterpart who has only just announced consultations. Both will need to be aligned […]
Category Archives: Net Zero
Net Zero, Utilities and Infrastructure Projects
Regional infrastructure projects – what you need to know
13
Nov
Nov
With over 25 years of experience supporting farmers with infrastructure issues, helping fully explain the process, rights and obligations, and the potential impact on your business, we know how protracted and complex projects can be. The focus of infrastructure work is now turning to delivery, and as a result, we have seen a surge in […]
Net Zero, Renewable Energy and Storage
Post-Grid Reform – the implications and future opportunities for farmers
13
Nov
Nov
Renewable projects – the opportunities The Government’s National Energy System Operator (NESO) was created a year ago, tasked to fully reform the grid connection process and ensure deliverable projects are approved and progressed faster. NESO was to confirm their reforms to developers this summer, but delays mean that has not yet happened. As a consequence, […]
Estate Management, Net Zero
What do the Scottish and UK Government bills really mean for landowners and farmers?
12
Nov
Nov
The Scottish Land Reform Bill, with its proposed amendments, is likely to affect a greater number of landowners and farmers than initially anticipated. If the proposed changes to the bill are approved, it means a greater number of farmers will have to spend more time managing their business rather than working in it. For some, […]
09
Oct
Oct
A farming online webinar focused on infrastructure issues saw over 80 participants eager to learn how they could protect their land and business interests when electrical infrastructure projects cross their property. The event, hosted by NFU Scotland, responded to concerns raised by members who recently received a ‘21 day notice of intention’ from SSEN for […]
Case Study, Net Zero, Utilities and Infrastructure Projects
Case Study: Supporting farmers through infrastructure disruption
04
Jul
Jul
A major new substation was proposed on an 80-acre section of the family farm. The proposed development was close to the farmhouse and steading, severing key parts of the land and threatening the overall viability of the farming business. Over the course of 18 months, D&R supported the family through a complex and often stressful […]
Net Zero, Royal Highland Show, Utilities and Infrastructure Projects
Infrastructure implications revealed at the Royal Highland Show seminar
01
Jul
Jul
The industry needs twice the level of transmission infrastructure (pylons) that has been created in the past ten years – but it must be achieved in just five years. That has huge implications for landowners. Ian Austin, D&R Director, and Head of Utilities, Energy & Infrastructure hosted a seminar at the Royal Highland Show. The […]
30
Jun
Jun
The Land Reform Bill (Scotland) is currently passing through Stage 2 of the Parliamentary process, taking proposed amendments from MSPs for consideration. At time of writing (early June), over 500 amendments have been put forward. Whilst this is a dynamic situation, and subject to change before becoming an Act of Parliament, the headlines are likely […]
Net Zero, Renewable Energy and Storage, Utilities and Infrastructure Projects
The UK All-Energy Conference was all about grid connection, it means huge implications on the horizon for farmers
10
Jun
Jun
The All-Energy Conference brought together renewable developers, suppliers, and organisations whose focus is on the delivery of renewable energy. Emphasis was very much on the grid, the challenges around delivering renewable energy and the vast requirement to deliver infrastructure in the coming 5 years to meet the 2030 Clean Energy Plan. There were discussions on […]
Net Zero, Utilities and Infrastructure Projects
Electricity Infrastructure issues in Dumfries & Galloway and the top 5 considerations for affected farmers and landowners
17
Apr
Apr
Knowing what to do when you hear your land may be affected by electricity infrastructure works is not something farmers and landowners tackle every day, but these are issues faced by Sarah Bennett, Associate at Davidson & Robertson, who says there are five key considerations that will make the process easier. Planning approval has recently […]
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