SSEN to pay extra £2.3m for slow Storm Arwen response after Ofgem report
Power network operators have been ordered to improve their storm response.
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Shetland substation in talks to supply green energy to North Sea oilfields
North Sea oil and gas fields could one day receive green power from a huge substation, currently under construction in Shetland.
Orkney cable fault sparks concerns about reliability of planned Shetland HVDC link
A local campaign group has raised concerns about plans to install a giant power cable between Shetland and the Scottish mainland, after a similar project hit difficulties.
Millions of pounds up for grabs for ‘shovel-ready’ green energy projects in north of Scotland
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) Distribution has launched a search to find “shovel-ready” green energy projects.
SSEN completes multi-million pound Pentland Firth East project
A multi-million pound project to replace one of the two submarine electricity distribution cables connecting Orkney to mainland Scotland has been completed.
Final milestone for Shetland HVDC link complete following appointment of main contractors
Work to install a huge power link cable between Shetland and the Scottish mainland is expected to get underway later this month after the main contractors were appointed.
Plans for ‘crucial’ Shetland renewable energy power link disputed by local campaigners
Plans for a giant power cable linking Shetland to the Scottish mainland are “crucial” to ensure security of the islands long-term energy supply, according to the firm behind the proposal.
SSE awards more than half of £1m Covid-19 support fund
Energy firm SSE has awarded more than half it's £1 million support fund to communities across the UK and Ireland as part of the firm's Covid-19 response.
SSEN to ‘connect’ with north-east elderly customers during coronavirus crisis
Members of SSEN’s Connections teams are joining colleagues from across the business to offer a ‘friendly ear’ to over-75s on the Priority Services Register (PSR).
Mainland link approval forces giant Shetland wind project to show ‘sufficient evidence’ of plans
A giant Shetland wind farm project has received a significant shot in the arm after an energy regulator said it is ready to rubber stamp proposals for an energy link with mainland Scotland.
SSE flicks electric switch with drive to get new EV van fleet on the road
Energy giant SSE has begun its shift from diesel and petrol to electric vans with the launch of a new fleet of low carbon vehicles.
New £1.2m investment for Aberdeen energy upgrade
A million pound investment in Aberdeen’s electricity network will help restore light after a blackout for one area of the Granite City.
Giant Shetland wind farm plans revived with new mainland link proposal
A giant Shetland wind project has renewed its commitment to push on with construction, as a fresh proposal to connect the island to the mainland was approved by officials yesterday.
New £1bn Caithness-Moray energy link hailed ‘critical’ in helping to fight climate change
A £1billion undersea energy cable to transmit renewable energy from the north of the Scotland to the rest of the country has been hailed as a “critical” part of the country’s fight on climate change.
Undersea energy cable is ‘critical’ in climate battle
A £1 billion undersea energy cable to transmit renewable energy from the north of Scotland to the rest of the country has been hailed as a “critical” part of the country’s fight on climate change.
SSE pledges to support Armed Forces with work after service
Renewables firm SSE has pledged to support ex-service personnel who are considering a future career in the energy sector.
More than 400k electric cars on Scotland’s roads by 2032, SSE Networks claim
Scotland roads could see an increase of more than 400,000 electric vehicles by 2032, according to Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN).
Moray power network gets £5million boost
A £5million investment has been announced to improve the power network in Moray.
SSE’s £260m Orkney energy transmission link given go-ahead by Ofgem
A planned £260 million transmission link from the Orkney to the mainland has been given the go-ahead by Ofgem following a consultation.
Power cuts and minor injuries reported after power station demolished
The demolition of a coal-fired power station where four workers were killed caused a power cut affecting about 40,000 people, energy firm SSEN said.
Western Isles energy boosted thanks to £3.8m SSE investment
Energy firm SSE has announced that energy to the Western Isles has received a boost thanks to a £3.8 million network investment.
£140,000 scheme to help tackle fuel poverty in northern Scotland
A new £140,000 initiative has been launched to help tackle fuel poverty in vulnerable homes in the north of Scotland.
MSP urges Ofgem to approve plans for Western Isles subsea cable
Renewed calls have been made for power regulator Ofgem to consider the impact a lucrative 600MW National Grid link from Western Isles wind farms to the mainland could have on the area.
Nicola Sturgeon pledges action on Western Isles electricity link
Nicola Sturgeon has said she is “very concerned” after Ofgem signalled that it will reject proposals for a 600MW cable linking the Western Isles to the Grid.
SSE fury at expected ruling on Western Isles energy link
Power regulator Ofgem was last night branded “short-sighted” after signalling it would approve a lucrative 600MW National Grid link – while denying the Western Isles the same connection.