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Construction work is now underway on SSEN Transmission's Spittal to Peterhead Link, marking an important step forward in the delivery of the major subsea cable project connecting Caithness with Aberdeenshire. Once complete, the 2GW High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) link will provide a secure and ef

SSEN Transmission has successfully completed the new Kergord to Gremista electricity transmission link on Shetland.   The link is an important step in helping secure Shetland’s future electricity needs and supporting the islands’ transition to a low carbon energy future, strengtheni

SSEN Transmission is to carry out a temporary programme of ground investigation works near the River Beauly as part of permitted development activity to inform plans for the proposed replacement of the Black Bridge. Scheduled to begin today, the works will be carried out in stages over approximately

SSEN Transmission is to carry out a temporary programme of ground investigation works near the River Beauly as part of permitted development activity to inform plans for the proposed replacement of the Black Bridge. The works are scheduled to begin on Monday 13 April and will be carried out in stage

Scottish government ministers have approved plans for 7km of overhead line transmission infrastructure in the Highlands.

A new approach to housing Scotland’s growing energy workforce could help unlock long-term homes for communities while supporting the country’s journey to net zero.

A project to install a new overhead power line between Harris and Stornoway has achieved what is believed to be a UK first by using a specialised drone to install bond rope for conductor work in a single flight.

SSEN Transmission has reached a significant milestone in its Creag Dhubh - Inveraray 275kV overhead line project, with the first of the steel lattice towers on the 9km route now fully assembled. The project will see the construction of a new overhead line between Creag Dhubh substation and Inveraray

SSEN Transmission has submitted appeals to the Scottish Government's Planning and Environmental Appeals Division following decisions by Angus Council and the Highland Council to refuse consent for the proposed Emmock and Carnaig 400kV substations.

SSEN Transmission has welcomed the decision by Scottish Ministers to approve its Section 37 application for the Chleansaid Wind Farm connection project in Sutherland.

Planning consent has been granted for the Bingally 400/132kV substation – a key element of SSEN Transmission’s proposed upgrade of the Beauly to Denny overhead line.

Principal contractor Balfour Beatty has submitted a planning application for a temporary workforce accommodation village in Stornoway to support construction of the Lewis Hub for SSEN Transmission while protecting local housing, services, and the tourism economy. The proposed village, on part of the

Arup has been appointed to a significant new framework commissioned by SSEN Transmission to support power system studies and enhance Scotland’s high voltage electricity transmission network.

Stornoway’s Caledonian Hotel is set to be brought back into use for the first time in more than a decade, thanks to SSEN Transmission’s Lewis Hub project. Beginning this year, the landmark building overlooking the harbour will undergo a major refurbishment to provide accommodation for pe

SSEN Transmission has published commitments which detail the economic and other legacy benefits for communities in Aberdeenshire from its investment to upgrade the electricity grid.