What is happening in your area

A large part of our network is run through the ground, hidden from view, especially in high-density areas. These are the electricity cables that bring power to your homes and business.

If they need fixing or upgrading, sometimes we have no option but to dig up the road. This can involve digging and traffic management to be in place while our engineers safely carry out works.

We know this can have an impact on our customers' daily lives so we will do everything we can to minimise disruption and carry out works as quickly and safely as possible.

Projects

Our projects help us improve the environment we work in, reduce costs and build network resilience and security of supply for all our customers. Click on the links below to find out what we are up to across our business.

  • Alton-Bordon Network Investment

    Our multi million pound upgrade gets underway this Spring; boosting the power supply to future proof the electricity network for homes and businesses in the Alton and Bordon area of East Hampshire.
    Alton-Bordon

  • Skye – Uist Network Upgrade

    The Skye to South Uist project represents a significant investment in the energy future of the Western Isles. SSEN Distribution Large Capital Delivery team will be progressing this major infrastructure initiative aimed at strengthening and improving the reliability of the energy supply to the Uist Islands.

    Skye – Uist

  • Loch A' Choire subsea cable replacement

    Our specialist subsea team is currently working on plans to replace the submarine electricity cables across Loch A’Choire - an essential infrastructure upgrade that will ensure the ongoing reliability of electricity supplies to local communities.

    Loch A' Choire

  • Boscombe-Christchurch Network Investment

    Our £12 million electricity network upgrade gets underway in late Summer 2024. It will boost your power supplies by future-proofing the underground cables that carry electricity for homes and businesses in the Bournemouth and Christchurch areas.

    Boscombe-Christchurch

  • North Shetland Reinforcement Project

    The North Shetland Reinforcement Project is a major infrastructure upgrade scheme, designed to enhance the electricity distribution network in the Shetland Islands.

    North Shetland Reinforcement Project

  • Fleet-Church Crookham Network Investment

    Our £5.2 million pound upgrade gets underway this autumn; boosting the power supply to future proof the electricity network for homes and businesses in the Fleet and Church Crookham area of Hampshire.
    Fleet-Church Crookham

  • Investing £1.1 Million to Enhance Wimborne's Electricity Network

    Starting in summer 2024 and continuing until summer 2025, we will be upgrading the electrical infrastructure at Wimborne substation. This essential project will enhance the reliability of power supply to homes and businesses, reducing the risk of power cuts.

    Wimborne Network Investment

  • Fort Widley Network Investment

    Our multi-million pound upgrade is underway and will provide a robust and flexible underground power network for homes and businesses in South East Hampshire.

    Fort Widley Network Investment

  • Leamington Park - West London

    We are investing in the North Acton area of West London to boost our electricity infrastructure and meet the demand of new developments. This project is due to commence in January 2023.
    Leamington Park - West London

  • Little Marsh Substation Works

    We’re investing £5.2 million in upgrading the Little Marsh substation to help reinforce the network for local homes and businesses in South Buckinghamshire.

    Little Marsh Substation Works

  • Southampton - Network Investment

    We are working in Southampton to deliver a £10 million re-cabling scheme that will provide a modern and more resilient electricity network in the area.
    Southampton

  • Worldham Network Investment (Alton to Fernhurst connection)

    We are preparing to submit a planning application to allow us to install approximately 4.6km of new electricity cables, and connect them to a new electricity substation, which would be built as part of the project. The cables would be laid underground.

    Worldham Network Investment

  • Whole system energy solutions for the Scottish Islands

    As part of our final RIIO-ED2 agreement, which was reached with Ofgem, we are able to apply for additional funding to deliver whole system solutions for net zero and to support the security of supply in the Scottish Islands.
    Whole system energy solutions for the Scottish Islands

  • Technical Limits at our Grid Supply Points

    We will be establishing our Technical Limits programme at Grid Supply Points in both of our licenses areas (North of Scotland and Central Southern England) to accelerate customer connections ahead of our drive towards Net Zero.

    Technical Limits at our GSPs

  • 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

  • Shetland Energy

    Shetland is not connected to the main GB electricity network, which means the islands rely entirely on local sources of generation for their power; in addition, the supply and demand of electricity must be balanced locally.
    Shetland Energy

  • Innovation

    Developing smarter, more efficient networks is key to our company. We are researching new technologies, processes, and commercial arrangements.
    Innovation