ScottishPower Renewables is holding a drop-in Public Information Day ahead of East Anglia TWO and ONE North's upcoming works on their substations. A drop-in community engagement event will be held at Friston Village Hall, where you can meet the project team and...
We are writing to inform you that ScottishPower Renewables (SPR) will soon be undertaking civil engineering works along Thorpe Road. This work involves the installation of Access Points 3 and 4 onto our construction haul road and associated cable ducting and utility...
We would like to inform you that ScottishPower Renewables (SPR) will be undertaking essential construction works on Sizewell Gap Road, Sizewell, Suffolk. These works form part of the East Anglia TWO offshore wind farm project and will involve the installation of...
Ed Miliband is to give the National Energy System Operator (NESO) carte blanche to wave through hundreds of new wind, solar and battery plants across rural England, in order to generate 300 GW of electricity by 2035, triple the amount of UK current capacity. Read the...
The RSPB has been working tirelessly to secure simple but vital protections for wildlife within the Planning Infrastructure Bill. Despite their assurances, the Government has chosen not to include these measures directly in the legislation. Without legal safeguards,...
Ofgem has just announced 48% early funding for Sea Link, if that’s not telling us it is a foregone solution what is. Ofgem unlocks early investment for slew of fast-track clean power projects. Click HERE to see the decision note. And click HERE to see the consultation...
We would like to inform you that ScottishPower Renewables (SPR) will be undertaking essential construction works on Grove Road, Friston, approximately 250 metres North of the Church Road junction. These works form part of the East Anglia TWO offshore wind farm project...
We would like to inform you that ScottishPower Renewables (SPR) will be undertaking essential construction works on Sizewell Gap Road, Sizewell, Suffolk. These works form part of the East Anglia TWO offshore wind farm project and will involve the installation of...
This email provides information on our upcoming work and associated traffic management, including access 9 and 10 duct bank work on Snape Road, offsite highway improvement works in Theberton and permanent Public Right of Way (PRoW) diversion works. Access 9/10 duct...
ScottishPower Renewables is holding a community engagement event ahead of East Anglia TWO and ONE North's upcoming works on the cable route. Prior to our upcoming cable route works, a drop-in community engagement event will be held where you can meet the project team...
Notification of extension of Grove Road, Friston, closure We recently notified you that Grove Road would be closed approximately 250 metres North of the Church Road junction to undertake essential construction works. We would like to inform you that this road closure...
The Planning Inspectorate recently announced that due to errors and omissions in the NGET DCO submission they are reopening the relevant representation (RR) for one month from 18 July to 18 August 2025. If you haven’t already done so, here is a second chance to get...
Many thanks to SEAS supporter and well-known writer Julia Blackburn, who has written a couple of excellent pieces in support of our campaign. Ozymandias in Suffolk is a passionate critique of the UK government's decision to build massive infrastructure in the Suffolk...
An interesting FT article today discusses the challenges facing the UK's efforts to transition to clean energy, specifically focusing on the Labour government's ambitious plans. It argues that the goal set by Ed Miliband, the UK energy secretary, to transform...
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A fantastic article in Suffolk Norfolk Life covering SEAS and our campaign. We hugely appreciate Susie Kearley taking the time to understand our arguments and how vitally important this fight is.
Please read below an example of a great recent Support Letter to Ed Miliband. In it, three flawed assumptions relating to current plans are questioned with the conclusion that the Secretary of State should re-think these plans for better solutions. "Dear Mr Milliband,...
OFGEM recently CALLED FOR EVIDENCE from stakeholders on network company electricity transmission business plans, and SEAS have pointed out many failings in NGET's business plan.READ the Full SEAS Response HERE Ofgem sets the price controls to ensure that monopoly...
The Panorama 30 minute programme screened on Monday 3 February takes a view of the issues facing local communities across the UK whose voices have not been heard by successive Governments. From Scotland and Lincolnshire we hear voices sharing similar concerns. In this...
This is an example of the innovative work undertaken by Heerema Marine Contractors for Tennet, the Dutch equivalent of National Grid. This is the future. A technology revolution is occurring and Britain has yet to grasp the opportunity. These converters do not need to...
Today, National Grid's Ben Wilson, President of National Grid Ventures confirmed that if the project proceeds, Nautilus would connect at the Isle of Grain, Kent - READ the National Grid Press Release HERE This follows on from Ofgem's announcement that it has approved...
On 13 October, Starmer singled out just one project in his rallying speech to global investors. It was ScottishPower’s EA2, costing £4billion, generating 1GW clean energy and delayed by regulation (4,000 documents ) and two years of judicial reviews. A view...
SEAS welcomes the news that National Grid has been awarded these monies to explore the benefits of superconducting cables and offshore islands/ platforms. Offshore grid technology advances are being taken up by North Sea countries who have been pioneering their own...
Offshore4sure has written an open letter 'The faster, more cost-efficient way to Net Zero', to Chris Stark who is heading up the Government's Mission Control 2030 and Fintan Slye CEO of the new NESO (National Energy System Operator). We outline how a meshed offshore...
SEAS recently responded to Ofgem's Regional Energy Strategic Plan policy framework consultation. We stressed the importance of spatial energy strategy planning and that it should be based on key design principles. 1. Refurbish/upgrade onshore infrastructure to...
Great coverage for SEAS today with Fiona Gilmore interviewed by Nick Robinson on BBC RADIO 4's TODAY programme. Fiona spoke about the better 'Offshore Grid' solutions available to help Britain get to Net Zero quicker and cheaper, without unnecessarily destroying...
On the 1st of September an amazing c. 500 strong group of supporters gathered together beside the Scallop on Aldeburgh Beach for our Offshore4sure 'With Once Voice' Beach Rally. Thank you so much to every one of you who showed up, applauded, cheered, booed and...
“This announcement from the Minister for Energy scrapping the OCSS is not necessarily bad news.” SEAS suspected that this award made by the OCSS was a way to halt sensible pilot options for LionLink to pool energy with ScottishPower ( SPR) EA1N and EA2; and Nautilus...
We have been bombarded with developer and Ofgem consultations recently including this 'Consultation on the proposed regulatory funding and approval framework for onshore transitional Centralised Strategic Network Plan 2 projects'. In our opinion this consultation...
One of our supporters recently had an interesting exchange with an 'Engagement Analyst' at Ofgem, who replies to some emails on behalf of Ofgem's CEO Jonathan Brearley. See the exchange below with 1. The original email, 2. The Ofgem reply and then 3. The further...
Nautilus has changed plans deciding to come to Friston after all, and Ofgem has held a consultation on these changes for which we had to submit our views by 15 August. The revised plans will require the construction of a dedicated substation at Friston and an...
In Newsletter 149 we introduced the changes that NGET are proposing in the Sea Link Project Update and we advised supporters of how to submit guidance and the points to focus on in Newsletter 152. SEAS has now submitted its own more detailed feedback and you can READ...
Some great news coverage recently signalling the benefits of offshore grids and offshore platforms & energy islands. Sir Kier Starmer has said it doesn't matter where good ideas come from and that the Government plans to learn from best practices in Europe. These...
See SEAS Open Letter to the Press and key Organisations reproduced here below: Britain’s Winning Strategy for Energy Infrastructure 2025 to 2050 An open letter calling for imagination, common sense and consideration to local communities as the nation decides on the...
To a packed house of 280 local residents, Bishop Martin chaired the Energy Election Hustings Q&A session with good humour and grace. The four political candidates participating were:Dr Therese Coffey, ConservativeJulian Cusack, GreenJenny Riddell-Carpenter,...
Concerns about a lack of well-thought-through policies and joined-up thinking about National Grid’s Great Grid Upgrade have prompted the Suffolk Preservation Society (SPS) to join with Norfolk and Essex branches of the CPRE (Campaign To Protect Rural England) to...
The debate was called by Matt Warman MP (Conservative, Boston and Skegness) WATCH the excellent speeches by Wera Hobhouse HERE and by Therese Coffey HERE Key Points: There is virtual unanimity amongst all the MPs who spoke that the current upgrade plans need to be...
National Grid are using subsea HVDC cables on multiple projects, making claims this technology is too expensive a nonsense. National Grid has multiple projects in the pipeline that utilise the long-distance transmission of power using HVDC subsea cables and yet...
Therese Coffey has been busy on our behalf. On 29 March, Suffolk Coastal's MP spoke with forthright candour to the Delegated Legislation Committee, which was considering the Government's Strategy and Policy Statement for Energy - WATCH her informative speech HERE...
Good news. On 1 March 2024, Ofgem published a very important report recommending a future transmission network design resembling a meshed offshore grid. It was called: “Initial Project Assessment (IPA) of the Offshore Hybrid Asset (OHA) Pilot Projects" OHA’s are...
SEAS analysed LionLink’s massive Environmental Impact Scoping Report, and sent its formal response objecting on four counts:1) Roads and Traffic2) Tourism and Hospitality3) Coastal erosion and Geology4) Biodiversity and Ecology READ the SEAS Response to the LionLink...
The onshore infrastructure for Hornsea 3, a 3gw offshore windfarm (the largest in the world) being built by Danish developer Orsted, involves 35miles of cable trenches ploughing through the Norfolk countryside, from Weybourne on the coast to just outside Norwich,...
⚠️⚠️ On Friday 22nd, THE JUDGMENT was handed down from the COURT of APPEAL, and we are SORRY to SHARE the NEWS that it went AGAINST Suffolk Energy Action Solutions. We will need to study the reasons for the decision and then consider if we can apply to the Supreme...
SEAS protested against unnecessary National Grid onshore infrastructure outside Suffolk County Council's Endeavour House office on Thursday 21 March ahead of their meeting. The leader of Suffolk County Council said the authority 'recognised the impact' plans to...
Great BBC article on their website and Politics East covered the publication of National Grid ESO's East Anglia Study Results, with SEAS Fiona Gilmore, Therese Coffey and Clive Lewis. There are better alternatives to current plans as studio guests agree and National...
EXPLODING THE MYTHS National Grid’s propaganda asserts the following claims. SEAS supporters should challenge their assertions. “Offshore solutions are not straightforward for GB. Because our wind farms are so much bigger than Belgium’s. GB can’t do these offshore...
Last week, we were assailed with devastating news regarding LionLink’s plans:LionLink’s Non-Statutory Consultation documents, confirmed proposals for ANOTHER HUGE 26 m HIGH SAXMUNDHAM CONVERTER STATION and LANDFALLS at WALBERSWICK or REYDON/ SOUTHWOLD, all...
See ITV Anglia's extended piece on LionLink's proposed landfall sites and its impact on the Suffolk Coast. National Grid has revealed the preferred landfall sites and cabling routes for the LionLink interconnector between Holland and the UK, with proposed landfall at...
National Grid has revealed the preferred landfall sites and cabling routes for the LionLink interconnector between Holland and the UK, with proposed landfall at Southwold or Walberswick. This makes it more likely that Sea Link an HVDC cable between Suffolk and Kent,...
On 7 February there was a SEAS Meeting with Suffolk County Council, about SCC's unsatisfactory response to the Sealink consultation and the recent National Grid ESO East Anglia Study Roundtable discussions, with Councillor Richard Rout, Phil Watson (Strategic Energy...