SONI is Northern Ireland’s electricity Transmission System Operator (TSO). That means we manage the high voltage electricity grid to ensure that power can flow safely, securely, and reliably from where it is generated to where it is needed.
In addition to managing the grid in real time, our expert engineers are responsible for planning the upgrades to the transmission system required to meet Northern Ireland’s future energy needs.
About this consultation
To deliver the infrastructure projects required to develop and maintain the transmission system network, SONI and NIE Networks require the appropriate consents to secure access to the necessary land.
This consultation sets out a new proposal for securing land rights for the construction of new overhead lines on agricultural land based on a standard model for landowner compensation on the provision of a voluntary easement. This approach, if implemented, would replace the existing model of annual wayleave payments for all future overground transmission system network projects.
This consultation is seeking feedback on these proposals from interested stakeholders and parties. Following the consultation, a new model will be adopted in due course.
SONI has been in close discussion with the Utility Regulator which has indicated that it understands the rationale for the proposals set out in this consultation.
A new model for land access for transmission network development in Northern Ireland: landowner compensation and easements
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SONI is Northern Ireland’s electricity Transmission System Operator (TSO). That means we manage the high voltage electricity grid to ensure that power can flow safely, securely, and reliably from where it is generated to where it is needed.
In addition to managing the grid in real time, our expert engineers are responsible for planning the upgrades to the transmission system required to meet Northern Ireland’s future energy needs.
About this consultation
To deliver the infrastructure projects required to develop and maintain the transmission system network, SONI and NIE Networks require the appropriate consents to secure access to the necessary land.
This consultation sets out a new proposal for securing land rights for the construction of new overhead lines on agricultural land based on a standard model for landowner compensation on the provision of a voluntary easement. This approach, if implemented, would replace the existing model of annual wayleave payments for all future overground transmission system network projects.
This consultation is seeking feedback on these proposals from interested stakeholders and parties. Following the consultation, a new model will be adopted in due course.
SONI has been in close discussion with the Utility Regulator which has indicated that it understands the rationale for the proposals set out in this consultation.
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