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Microgrid Feasibility Study for Barra and Vatersay

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Barra and Vatersay Wind Energy Limited, a community-owned company, commissioned a feasibility study on microgrid and private-wire options for the connected islands of Barra and Vatersay in the Outer Hebrides. The study covers demand baseline and growth, network and critical load review, generation, storage and control options, techno-economic modelling, regulatory and grid connection review, protection and black-start concepts, ownership models, risk assessment and an implementation roadmap. Deliverables include a feasibility report, a non-technical summary, open-format model files and a stakeholder workshop. Energy Mutual Ltd. won the contract for EUR 34,348.03, awarded on 2026-07-10.

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On behalf of community-owned Barra and Vatersay Wind Energy Limited, a feasibility study is sought for microgrid and private-wire options on the connected islands of Barra and Vatersay, Outer Hebrides. Scope: baseline demand and growth; review of existing network and critical loads; options development for integrated generation, storage and control architectures (grid-tied and islanded modes); high-level techno-economic modelling (CAPEX, OPEX, levelised cost); regulatory, policy, planning and grid-code review; Distribution Network Operator (Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks) interface and connection options; protection, control and black-start concepts; ownership models and community benefit; risk assessment and implementation roadmap. Outputs include a concise feasibility report and assumptions register, a non-technical summary for stakeholders, working model files in an open and reusable format, and a stakeholder presentation/workshop. (SC Ref:837617)

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