Projects and InnovationEach day, we look for new and better ways to bring you electricity – innovative ideas to upgrade our network and ensure everyone has the power they need, for today and for tomorrow.
Transmission projects We own and maintain the 132kV, 275kV and 400kV electricity transmission network in the north of Scotland. Click the link below to our view our transmission projects. Transmission projects
Network upgrades Our Network Upgrades team replaces existing cables on the low voltage and high voltage networks in the Central and Southern England region. Click the link below to view our network upgrade projects. Network upgrades
Undergrounding our network We are investing over £15m in a project which will see the undergrounding of 90km of overhead lines in Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, National Parks and National Scenic Areas in the north of Scotland and central southern England. Undergrounding
Innovation Developing smarter, more efficient networks is key to our company. We are researching new technologies, processes and commercial arrangements. Innovation
Submarine cables Fifty-nine Scottish islands are currently connected to our electricity network in the north of Scotland by Submarine cables. Click the link below to find out more about our submarine cables. Submarine cables
Islay-Jura reinforcement We are investing circa £1m to refurbish the existing overhead line over Jura and proposing to install an additional overhead line circuit between Port Askaig and Port Ellen in Islay. Islay-Jura
Bicester to East Claydon The 132kV Network Reinforcement Scheme is to reinforce the network to provide additional capacity, enhance network capability and increase the security of supply. This upgrade is essential as it will help keep pace with current and future electricity demands. Bicester to East Claydon
Glen Etive Renewable Energy Connections Project We are upgrading the existing line in Glen Etive to accommodate new Connections for seven Renewable Energy Schemes Glen Etive