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The Western Isles HVDC Link, a 1.8 GW subsea and underground connection between the Western Isles and the Scottish mainland, is planned to be commissioned and enter full commercial operation in 2030. NKT and SSEN Transmission state that the Western Isles project is expected to be commissioned in 2030, and SSEN planning materials schedule testing and commissioning of the HVDC link in spring/summer 2030 followed by connection in winter 2030.