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August 30, 2024

Shetland Islands connected to GB grid for the first time

The completion of the Viking Wind Farm, developed by SSE Renewables, and of a 260km subsea transmission link installed by SSEN Transmission means the Shetland Islands are now connected to the Great British electricity grid.
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June 7, 2024

443MW Viking Wind Farm generates first power

SSE Renewables confirmed yesterday (6 June) that the first power has been generated at its 443MW Viking Wind Farm in Shetland, Scotland.
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May 21, 2024

Community fund allocated for Shetland wind farm

Shetland Community Benefit Fund and SSE renewables have signed a new legal agreement to manage the £2.2 million a year fund.

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