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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.
    Learn about who we are and what we do
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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.

    Get connected to our transmission network

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  • SSEN Transmission sets out plans to invest £22bn+ in mission-critical grid infrastructure

    SSEN Transmission sets out plans to invest £22bn+ in mission-critical grid infrastructure

    We’ve published our RIIO-T3 Business Plan, setting out a bold and ambitious blueprint to deliver at least £22bn of critical grid infrastructure and enable the UK and Scotland’s energy security and net zero goals - all whilst supporting thousands of jobs and adding up to £15bn of value to the UK economy.

    Read our business plan
  • 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
  • Our East Coast Community Benefit Fund is now accepting applications

    Our East Coast Community Benefit Fund is now accepting applications

    We are delighted to announce that applications for the first phase in our Local Community Benefit Funds are now open! 

    Our East Coast 400kV Overhead Line Upgrade Local Fund is now accepting applications for health and wellbeing projects in Aberdeenshire, Angus, Perth and Kinross, and the North East of Clackmannanshire.

    Apply now

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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Power cut? Please call 105 to report an emergency or power cut to your local Distribution Network Operator.

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