Britons asked on next phase of world’s largest offshore wind farm
A consultation has been opened for the public to share their views on Dogger Bank D, a proposed new phase of the Dogger Bank Wind Farm, which is considered as the world’s largest offshore wind farm....
View ArticleMajor investment extends Scottish power station’s life by 40 years
Tummel Bridge Power Station in Perthshire has been officially reopened by Scotland’s First Minister, John Swinney, following a £50 million upgrade by SSE Renewables. The refurbishment involved...
View ArticleSSE pushes back completion of Dogger Bank wind farm
SSE announced on Thursday that the completion of the Dogger Bank A offshore wind project is now expected in the second half of 2025, later than the previously anticipated first half of the year....
View Article‘UK’s largest’ operating solar farm secures 20-year PPA
NextEnergy Capital (NEC) has announced that its subsidiary, NextPower UK ESG (NPUK ESG), has signed a significant 20-year sleeved Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for Llanwern Solar Farm, the largest...
View ArticleSSE begins construction of largest battery storage project in North Yorkshire
SSE has officially launched construction on its largest battery storage project to date, a 320MW battery energy storage system (BESS) located at Monk Fryston in North Yorkshire. This facility is among...
View ArticleHydrogen powered future takes a step forward
How to replace gas power plants is one of the biggest challenges when it comes to decarbonisation, now a new project might have the answer. SSE and Siemens Energy have launched “Mission H2 Power,” a...
View ArticleStoke-on-Trent chooses SSE as energy partner
SSE Energy Solutions has been appointed as Stoke-on-Trent City Council’s exclusive strategic energy partner for heat networks, marking a significant step towards the city’s net-zero ambitions. The...
View ArticleSSE to build biofuel plant in Ireland
SSE Thermal has announced a €300m investment to build the 300MW Tarbert Next Generation Power Station in Ireland. It will run on 100% sustainable biofuels with the potential to transition to hydrogen....
View ArticleSSE’s 28MW onshore wind farm powers up in France
Energy giant SSE’s onshore wind farm with a capacity of 28MW is now fully operational in France. Renewable energy is being generated from all eight turbines at the Chaintrix-Bierges and Vélye Wind...
View ArticlePlans submitted for UK’s biggest pumped hydro project
SSE and Gilkes Energy have submitted a plans for the proposed Fearna pumped storage hydro (PSH) project in the Scottish Highlands. The joint venture, split 50:50, is located west of Invergarry and...
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