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    About SSEN Transmission

    We are responsible for the electricity transmission network in the north of Scotland. Learn more about us, our critical work, our strategy and how we are delivering our Network for Net Zero.
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    Customer Connections

    Making sure that generation developments can connect to our network is one of our primary responsibilities as the owner of the electricity transmission network in the north of Scotland. We have a huge job to do over the coming years to make sure that our network is capable of connecting planned additional generation capacity.

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  • Major jobs boost for the north of Scotland as community-led changes to £20bn electricity upgrades announced

    Major jobs boost for the north of Scotland as community-led changes to £20bn electricity upgrades announced

    SSEN Transmission will recruit 400 new employees across the north of Scotland in the next 12 months and is setting out ambitious plans to contribute to the development of 200 properties across the north of Scotland as a legacy of its Pathway to 2030 £20bn investment programme that will deliver an electricity grid that unlocks Scotland’s potential to be a clean energy powerhouse.

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  • Pathway to 2030

    Projects delivering a Network for Net Zero - Pathway to 2030

    To support the country’s drive to net zero, further investment in Scotland’s network infrastructure is needed to connect the growing onshore and offshore renewable power and transport it to areas of demand.

    Learn more about our 'Pathway to 2030' projects in our dedicated web pages.

    Discover our 2030 projects
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    Update on Pathway to 2030 Projects

    In case you missed it, you can still watch our webinar and find out more about the Reports on Consultation, what they set out, the primary changes that have been made to the Pathway to 2030 projects following consultation feedback, and next steps for these projects.

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Power Cuts & Safety

Please call 105 to report a power cut, network damage or an emergency to your local Distribution Network Operator. Our sister-business, SSEN Distribution, takes care of delivering electricity through its distribution network across North Scotland and the islands.
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