SSEN Transmission has launched a major new supply chain framework, creating significant opportunities for suppliers across the north of Scotland and beyond, with a strong focus on supporting local businesses and regional economies.
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SSEN Transmission has committed more than £17 million to fund the construction of 50 new homes with Hebridean Housing Partnership (HHP). In all, 73 homes will be built in the first phase of HHP’s Melbost West social housing development in Lewis, at the site next to MacKenzie Park east of
SSEN Transmission has set out plans to develop a new state-of-the-art training facility in Aberdeenshire, supporting the next generation of electricity network engineers.
Since announcing in January that the Caledonian Hotel in Stornoway will reopen after more than a decade, following investment from SSEN Transmission, new images have been published offering a further glimpse of how the hotel will look, as refurbishment works continue to progress. Thanks to SSEN Tran
BAM UK & Ireland has been awarded its first contract under the new Accelerated Strategic Transmission Investment (ASTI) framework, in a joint venture with Siemens Energy, to deliver the new Greens substation in Aberdeenshire for SSEN Transmission. BAM will play a central role in delivering the n
SSEN Transmission will begin early works to support the installation of the mainland underground cable section of the Western Isles HVDC Link in the Highlands.
SSEN Transmission has set out its plans to upgrade the electricity transmission network between southern Aberdeenshire and Angus. The firm said it will ensure a secure supply of electricity for local communities while enabling future clean power connections and reducing the cumulative impact of over
SSEN Transmission has submitted a planning application for infrastructure and associated works relating to a new underground electricity transmission cable project between Kinardochy and Errochty substations in Perthshire. Located near Tummel Bridge, the proposed Kinardochy to Errochty Underground C
The Highland Council has entered into a major funding agreement with SSEN Transmission to support the purchase and development of a strategically important site in Inverness.
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.


