North of Scotland Future Energy Scenarios (NoSFES) 

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Welcome to SSEN Transmission’s North of Scotland Future Energy Scenarios hub, where you will find our latest analysis on expected generation and demand profiles in our network area in the North of Scotland as we deliver a Network for Net Zero.

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Our NoSFES Analysis – 2022

To be able to meet customers’ future needs over the next decade and beyond, we must understand which technologies are likely to impact generation and demand profiles. By building on National Grid ESO’s Future Energy Scenario’s for GB, we’ve set out our view of a range of potential generation and demand scenarios in our network area from now out to 2050, taking a “whole system” approach. Our detailed scenarios, developed from our understanding of local stakeholder and energy users’ needs, provide deep insight to potential generation and demand in the north of Scotland, complementing the ESO’s national macro-analysis. In our latest 2022 update we have included additional considerations in our analysis such as hydrogen deployment and the electrification of rail. We will continue to consider these technological developments going forwards. You can read our latest NoSFES analysis here.

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In the third of a series of bite sized videos which explores our analysis in more detail. Let’s explore decarbonising Scotland’s railway, in the journey to net zero emissions. Transport Scotland has stated that Scotland’s passenger rail services will be decarbonised by 2035. Much of this will include increased electrification of the rail network, although some routes may rely upon alternative solution’s, such as hydrogen and batteries. A large extent of the rail network in the central belt of Scotland has already been electrified. The remaining parts of the network that require to be electrified are in the Borders, and in our area in the north of Scotland.

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    This time in our bitesized NoSFES series, we’re taking a look at how SSEN Transmission North of Scotland Future Energy Scenarios and National Grid Future Energy Scenarios support each other– exploring the differences and similarities and how they play a role in the transition to net zero.
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    In the third of a series of bite sized videos which explores our analysis in more detail. Let’s explore decarbonising Scotland’s railway, in the journey to net zero emissions.

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As a stakeholder-led business, we welcome all views to help inform our North of Scotland Future Energy Scenarios. If you have any feedback, or questions, please contact us using the details below:

Sarah Clark

Insight Analyst Engineer