SSEN calls for ‘planning reform’ after it receives transmission consent
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) Transmission has criticised the UK's consenting process after waiting "the better part of two years" for project approval.
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SSEN submits planning application for massive substation near Peterhead
SSEN Transmission has submitted a planning application for a 570-acre substation hub near Peterhead.
SSEN lays out plans to deliver 1,000 homes in North Scotland
SSEN Transmission has committed to support the building of more than 1,000 homes for workers across the north of Scotland.
Construction begins on 2GW Scotland-England transmission cable
National Grid and SSEN Transmission have broken ground on the Eastern Green Link 2 (EGL2) subsea transmission cable that will connect Peterhead in Scotland to Drax in England.
SSEN awards key contracts for Orkney-Caithness Link subsea cableproject
SSEN Transmission has awarded key contracts for a subsea cable project that will connect the Orkney Islands to the Scottish mainland for the first time.
First tranche of SSEN £100m community benefit fund for North of Scotland now open
Groups from across the North of Scotland can now submit bids for cash rewards from a fund aimed at supporting communities affected by energy transmission infrastructure like pylons and substations.
SSEN refines Kintore-Tealing route despite calls to ditch current design
SSEN Transmission has refined the route for its Kintore to Tealing 400kV power line despite calls for it to ditch its overhead design.
Ofgem approves £3.4bn for Anglo-Scottish ‘electricity superhighway’
Ofgem has approved a £3.4 billion funding package for the Eastern Green Link 2 project.
Power Moves: Alan Bruce joins Harbour Energy and more
Alan Bruce, former CEO of Ithaca Energy, has joined Harbour Energy’s executive leadership team heading up its technical functions globally.
SSEN progresses interlink projects with cable deals
SSEN Transmission has struck cable supply deals with NKT for two high voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission connection projects.
How Highland Council is seeking to secure at least £4 million community benefit boost from renewables developers
Proposed fund aims to maximise economic benefit from natural environment and resources.
SSEN and Hitachi progress Scottish subsea cable links projects
SSEN Transmission said the Western Isles and Spittal-Peterhead HVDC links remain on track for 2030 energisation.
Tourism and Renewables Conference: How collaboration can make Highlands a world leader
Tourism and renewables leaders have discussed how to make the Highlands a “world-leading” sustainable destination.
Sumitomo starts construction of cable factory in Scottish Highlands
Japanese firm Sumitomo Electric held a ground breaking ceremony for its £350 million subsea cable factory on the Cromarty Firth after it was named as a "preferred bidder" for a contract with SSE.
‘Insulting pittance’: Rural Scottish communities question value of renewables community funds
Scottish communities "expected to bear a large part of the burden" of the UK's renewables transition are questioning the value of funding they receive in return.
Communities near big energy schemes should gain new ‘benefits’, government says
People who live near large new energy generating infrastructure should gain “community benefits” like the cash being proposed for residents near new pylons, the Scottish Government says.
Electricity transmission firm SSEN launches new Aberdeen office
Electricity network firm SSEN Transmission says it is growing headcount across Scotland in order to deliver its Pathway to 2030 plans.
New calls for inquiry into planned Skye windfarms and power line
Pressure is growing for a public inquiry into the “onslaught” of windfarms and power lines earmarked for Skye.
Eastern Green Link 2: Hitachi wins work on major Scotland-England grid link
Japanese conglomerate Hitachi has won work on Eastern Green Link 2 (EGL2); a major project to boost grid connection between Scotland and England.
JV formed for UK’s ‘largest ever’ transmission project linking Peterhead and Drax
National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET) and SSEN Transmission have agreed the terms of a joint venture to build a subsea power “superhighway” linking northeast Scotland and England.
New Highland community forum will address controversial power lines plans
A forum of Highland community councils is being created to unite a campaign over a controversial planned new power line.
Have we finally reached a tipping point for island electricity grid connections?
Low capacity in island electricity grid connections has held back the north’s renewable energy industry but hope is at hand at long last, writes Peter Ranscombe.
Ofgem gives green light to Western Isles subsea link
A long-awaited decision to connect wind farms in the Western Isles to the grid has been welcomed as a “hugely significant milestone” that will “unlock vast renewable potential” in the area.
‘Massive milestone’ as first 100km of Shetland Link now complete
The first 100km of a new subsea cable linking Shetland with the UK’s mainland grid has been successfully installed following a four-month campaign.
SSEN Transmission calls for timely approval of Peterhead to Yorkshire ‘electric superhighway’
It has been warned that any delays to plans for an “electric superhighway” between Scotland and England could cost the taxpayer millions of pounds.