ScottishPower submits £10.6bn transmission network transformation plan
ScottishPower subsidiary SP Energy Networks has unveiled a £10.6 billion investment in the UK transmission network after submitting its plans to the Ofgem regulator.
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ScottishPower to create 1,000 jobs from £5.4bn grid investment
ScottishPower expects to create 1,000 direct jobs and "tens of thousands more in the supply chain" after signing contracts for a £5.4 billion investment in the UK grid.
Battery storage fund Gresham House welcomes ‘scarcity pricing’ boost
Higher electricity prices is good news for Gresham which said volatility was "encouraging".
The resilient energy systems of tomorrow demand changes to gas infrastructure today
From now to 2050, global electricity demand is set to double from current levels. At the same time, the world must reduce carbon emissions to make progress towards net zero. If we are to do this, the most pragmatic step we can take is to respond to the demand for power by building new plants while simultaneously decarbonising our existing energy infrastructure.
Net Zero Success Hangs on Rapid Power Grid Build-Out, IEA Says
Investment in the world’s electricity grids must double to more than $600 billion a year if nations are going to meet their climate targets and maintain energy security.
Scottish Renewables urges governments to tell public why grid changes are needed
The trade body, Scottish Renewables has urged the UK and Scottish governments to explain to the public why a "once-in-a-generation electricity network expansion" is needed.
SSEN Tranmission submits plans to replace Skye electricity line
Plans have been submitted to replace the electricity transmission line that connects Skye and the Western Isles to the grid.
Statkraft reports ‘strong response’ from local supply chain over £20m electricity grid scheme
Renewables firm Statkraft has reported a “strong response” to a call for local suppliers to get involved in a £20 million electricity grid improvement project it is preparing to start in Keith.
Software firm has US success
Aberdeen firm Infotechnicss, a provider of integrated software services to the oil and gas, power and utility industries, has completed a £250,000 contract for US firm ISO New England.