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Camilty Wind Farm
Anemometry Mast
4.3.10 An anemometry (met) mast is proposed to be in place for the life of the wind farm. This will
have a maximum height of 85 m (the maximum hub height of the selected turbine model).
This will be a free standing lattice tower mast feeding information to the wind farm control
centre.
4.4 Electrical Connection
Off-site Grid Connection
4.4.1 The proposed wind farm will require a connection to the electrical distribution network. The
connection is likely to be made at Livingston substation approximately 7 km from the site. It is
expected that the connection will be made via one underground cable at 33 kilovolt (kV). The
underground cable does not form part of the application for the proposed wind farm is
therefore not described in further detail within the ES PfR is in the process of investigating
this further and will seek an Offer of Connection from Scottish Power Energy Networks at the
appropriate time.
4.4.2 The grid connection for the proposed wind farm may be the subject of a separate application
under Section 37 of the Electricity Act 1989 in case of an overhead line connection and is
therefore not described in further detail within this ES.
Substation Switchroom
4.4.3 Figure 1.2 shows the location of the substation switchroom and Figure 4.6 illustrates the
relevant technical parameters.
4.4.4 The single storey substation switchroom building will have a pitched slate (or slate substitute)
roof. The building will be finished in a render appropriate to the surrounding area, to be
agreed in advance with West Lothian Council.
4.4.5 The substation switchroom will be approximately 16.3 m x 6.3 m x 5.5 m high. The
substation switchroom will comprise 2 switchrooms, SCADA room, meter room and store/
welfare facilities. The SCADA system will allow turbine operations to be monitored and
controlled from a central location, either on or off site to ensure early reporting and
rectification of any faults that may occur. The substation switchroom will have fire and
closed-circuit television (CCTV) detection systems.
4.4.6 The substation switchroom will be located in a substation compound (25 m x 12 m) with
parking for four vehicles. Any external signage will be agreed with West Lothian Council.
There will be no external illumination of the substation switchroom except for a small motion
sensitive floodlight above the front entrance.
Electrical Transformer and On Site Electrical Connections
4.4.7 Electrical transformers will be located outside the turbine towers bases, linked to the on-site
control building by underground cables. The cables will run parallel to access tracks, where
practicable.
March 2013 4-9 ES Chapter 4
Description of the Proposed Development
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