SSEN Transmission

01/06/2026

We’re inviting local residents to share their views on plans to connect the proposed Blarghour Wind Farm to the electricity transmission network.

Join us at our public consultation event:
📍 Loch Fyne Hotel & Spa, Inveraray
📅 Thursday 11 June
🕑 Drop in anytime between 2pm – 7pm

At the event, you’ll be able to view the proposed route alignment for a new 132kV overhead line, meet the project team, ask questions, and share your feedback.

Your feedback is important and will help shape the final design before a planning application is submitted.

🔗 Find out more and get involved - https://www.ssen-transmission.co.uk/news/news--views/2026/6/local-community-invited-to-have-their-say-on-new-blarghour-wind-farm-connection-plans/

01/06/2026

Applications now extended to 12 noon on 9 June 2026 ⏰

If you’re a business that could support us with cleaning, turnaround, maintenance and repairs at our staff accommodation in Kirriemuir, Angus, there’s still time to get involved.

Find out more below ⬇️

01/06/2026

⚡️ We’re inviting local residents, community groups and businesses to attend our upcoming public drop in events for proposed transmission infrastructure upgrades between Peterhead, Persley and Kintore.

📅 Monday 8 June
📍 Buchan Braes Hotel, Boddam, Peterhead, AB42 3AR
⏰ 2 - 7pm

📅 Tuesday 9 June
📍 Ellon Parish Church, 4 Station Rd, Ellon, AB41 9AE
⏰ 2 - 7pm

📅 Wednesday 10 June
📍 Kintore Public Hall, 12 School Rd, Kintore, Inverurie, AB51 0UX
⏰ 2 - 7pm

📅 Thursday 11 June
📍 The Axis Centre, 9 School Rd, Newmachar, AB21 0WB
⏰ 2 - 7pm

At these events, you’ll be able to meet our project team, learn more about our plans, and share your feedback.

🔗 For more information, visit: https://www.ssen-transmission.co.uk/pkup

27/05/2026

An important report from the ECIU and CBI Economics today.

It’s new evidence that the transition to homegrown clean power, and the energy security this provides, is also a major driver of jobs and wealth in the Scottish economy.

SSEN Transmission's £29bn investment programme to upgrade the grid is a vital part of this growth story.

New opportunities have been created for people across our operating area in the north of Scotland to build careers closer to home, while supporting communities to grow and thrive.

This research helps to highlight the wider impact our clean power future has in the north of Scotland by supporting well-paid jobs, strengthening local economies, and ensuring communities benefit for generations to come.

An industry report suggests that the net-zero economy is already established and employs more than 105,000 people.

27/05/2026

⚡️ We’re inviting local residents, community groups and interested parties to a public drop‑in information event for our proposed Tealing 132kV Substation Extension, which will enable new connections to the wider electricity network.

📅 Thursday 4 June
📍 Tealing Village Hall, Inveraldie, Tealing, DD4 0QW
⏰ 3.30 - 7pm

At this event, you’ll be able to view more information about our proposals to extend the existing substation platform, meet the SSEN Transmission project team, and ask any questions you may have.

🔗 For more information about the project, visit: https://www.ssen-transmission.co.uk/tealing

26/05/2026

We’ve helped save electricity consumers £296 million this year 💡

By finding smarter ways to run and upgrade the network, we’re helping reduce costs that would end up on UK energy bills.

You may sometimes see wind turbines standing still.

This can happen when the electricity grid can’t carry all the renewable power being generated, meaning some wind farms have to switch off temporarily. That creates extra costs for bill payers.

We’re working to change that by:
⚡ Improving how the network operates today
⚡ Investing in upgrades to carry more clean energy in the future

Find out more: https://www.ssen-transmission.co.uk/news/news--views/2026/5/ssen-transmission-delivers-nearly-300m-in-savings-for-consumers/

25/05/2026

Early works to begin on Highland route for Western Isles HVDC Link 🔌

We’re taking another important step forward in delivering the Western Isles HVDC Link, with early works set to begin on the mainland cable route between Dundonnell and Beauly from 8th June.

These initial activities - including access improvements, temporary compounds and preparatory works - will help support construction of the underground cable later this year.

Delivered by Highlands-based contractor RJ McLeod, this phase will also support local jobs, supply chain opportunities and wider economic benefits through our Highland Social Value Charter.

🔗 Find out more: https://www.ssen-transmission.co.uk/news/news--views/2026/5/early-works-to-begin-on-highland-route-for-western-isles-hvdc-link/

25/05/2026

A major milestone at Lochay Substation 🚚

Two new transformers have now safely arrived at our Lochay substation site, marking a key step forward in our work to upgrade the local transmission network.

The complex delivery through Killin required careful planning and close coordination with partners to keep people safe and minimise disruption - thank you to the local community for your patience and support.

🎬 Watch the transformers on their journey.

🔗 Find out more at: https://www.ssen-transmission.co.uk/news/news--views/2026/5/transformers-successfully-delivered-for-lochay-substation-upgrade2/

20/05/2026

We’re inviting communities across north Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire to learn more about plans to upgrade the electricity network between Peterhead, Kintore and Persley.

These early-stage proposals will:
🏗️ Replace ageing infrastructure
⚡ Strengthen network resilience and reliability
🍃 Support the growth of renewable energy across Scotland and the UK

We’ll be hosting a series of public information events in June, giving people the chance to see our proposals, ask questions and share their views.

🔗 Find out more about the events at: https://www.ssen-transmission.co.uk/news/news--views/2026/5/ssen-transmission-invites-communities-to-learn-about-upgrades-to-north-east-electricity-network/

15/05/2026

⚡️ We’re holding public information events later this month to share early proposals for a new substation and converter station near Huntly, as part of the proposed Shetland HVDC Link 2 project.

The project, currently known as the Strathbogie Hub, would include a 30km underground cable from the Aberdeenshire coast, connecting into the wider transmission network and helping deliver clean, secure power across Scotland and the UK.

📅 Wednesday 27 May
📍 Huntly (Linden Centre)
⏰ 3 - 7pm

📅 Thursday 28 May
📍 Forgue (Scott Hall)
⏰ 3 - 7pm

At these events, you’ll be able to meet the project team, learn more about our plans, and share your views as we develop site options.

🔗 Find out more at: https://www.ssen-transmission.co.uk/news/news--views/2026/5/public-invited-to-information-events-on-proposed-strathbogie-hub-near-huntly/