EoW September 2013

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Western Isles seek power

New city office

Modular Wiring Systems, a subsidiary of electrical cable manufacturer Tratos Ltd, has opened a new London office in the heart of the city. Conveniently located in Farringdon, London, Modular Wiring Systems’ new office will help to further strengthen existing customer support with local connections, in addition to allowing the company to develop relationships with key contractors working throughout the capital. The company provides a complete design, manufacture and supply service for high and low level modular sub-circuit distribution systems prefabricated off-site. The systems are designed for rapid and easy installation. The company has already been awarded a number of contracts in the city, including the prestigious Shard. The new office is located at 10 Eagle Court, Britton Street, London, EC1M 5QD. Modular Wiring Systems – UK Website : www.modularwiring.com

Scottish Hydro Electric Transmission has submitted a needs case to the UK energy regulator, Ofgem, for a Western Isles transmission link. The utility said it had set out “a strong case” and now awaits a decision on whether financial investment in the scheme will be allowed. The submission follows the publication in May of the Scottish Islands Renewable Report, which said there were benefits to developing renewables on the islands but that additional support for this was needed “to represent value for money for the consumer.” SSE director of transmission David Gardner said: “The publication of the Scottish Islands Renewable Report has been followed by some encouraging discussions that have demonstrated a desire to overcome the issue of islands affordability. “After nine years of developing proposals we are hopeful that government will help us make the case for this vital transmission infrastructure to release the wealth of renewables on the Western Isles.” Leader Angus Campbell said: “I cannot overstate the importance of this [first 450MW cable] project to the Outer Hebrides in terms of economic regeneration and carbon reduction. “I hope that Ofgem will now approve this investment without delay so that the cable contract can be awarded later in 2013, ending years of uncertainty over this project.” Scottish Hydro Electric Transmission – Scotland Website : www.scotland.gov.uk Comhairle nan Eilean Siar (Western Isles Council) welcomed news of the needs case submission.

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