We all have a part to play

When it comes to clean power and homegrown energy, we have to be in it together.

The UK and Scottish governments have set out a bold vision of achieving net zero targets by delivering 50GW of offshore wind by 2030, a significant increase from the current capacity of 11.3GW of offshore wind connected in Great Britain. By 2050, the north of Scotland is expected to need 40GW of renewable energy capacity to achieve net zero. Today, our region has just 8GW of renewable generation connected to the network. At SSEN Transmission, it is our role to help build the energy system of the future.

Our commitment to Net Zero

We plan to invest at least £22bn in our region’s electricity infrastructure, and if our investment plan is realised in full it would support up to 37,000 jobs across the UK, 17,500 of which in Scotland, including 8,400 in the north of Scotland. It would also add up to £15bn in value to the UK economy, £7bn of which in Scotland, including £3bn in the north of Scotland. You can find out more about this here.
For information on how the grid upgrade will enable us to transport cleaner energy across GB, visit the National Energy System Operator's Pathway to 2030 Report.

  • Housing Legacy

    We have pledged to support the delivery of 1,000 new homes as part of our Pathway to 2030 programme. Working with partners we will deliver 400 homes across the Highland Council region and around the same number in Aberdeenshire as well as other areas throughout the north of Scotland.

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  • Community Benefit Funds

    As part of our Pathway to 2030 programme we are offering a range of community benefit funds bringing positive benefits and long lasting legacies to communities across the north of Scotland. Our Community Benefit Funds will allow a share of the benefits to go directly to those communities hosting infrastructure.

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  • We want to hear from you

    Your feedback is important as we work to develop our plans. By collaborating and sharing your input, we can tap into local knowledge, identify key risks, and explore potential community benefit opportunities. Your input is incredibly valuable, and we look forward to hearing your thoughts.
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  • Explore our projects

    We plan to invest at least £22bn to upgrade the electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland from 2026 to 2031, as the region plays a leading role in the clean energy transition. 
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  • Beyond 2030 Report

    National Grid ESO released its ‘Beyond 2030’ report that builds on the ESO’s ‘Pathway to 2030’ Holistic Network Design from 2022 which established the blueprint for the electricity transmission network infrastructure required to enable the UK Government’s 2030 50GW offshore wind target.
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  • Explore Careers

    We're on a mission to upgrade the network in the north of Scotland to bring cleaner energy to homes and businesses across the country. 

    Join us and help power change.
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