Over the past 12 months, around 500 small domestic generation sites, plus 28 larger renewable energy sites generated an output greater than 100% of the islands' electricity needs.
This achievement was made possible by the Orkney Active Networks Management (ANM) system. This helps renewable generation connect to the electricity network on a managed basis and monitors power flows to tell generators when to reduce their output.
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SSE said the Orkney (ANM) system has provided over 40% of the islands' demand and brought in an additional £4.1m to the local economy.
Commenting on the figures, Stewart Reid, Future Networks & Innovation Manager at SSEPD said: "These latest figures are fantastic news for the Islands. We have invested extensively in the electricity network, initially providing a secure supply to the islands and then by introducing the ANM system we have enabled additional renewable generation to connect too."
Michael Rieley, Senior Policy Manager at Scottish Renewables, added: "The diversity of renewable generation in Orkney provides a snapshot of the future. The islands' contrasting landscapes and scattered population, with a range of technologies operating side-by-side, perfectly highlight both the feasibility and benefits of mixed renewables generation."
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