Ofgem fines SSE £9.7m for generation licence breach
Ofgem has today formally announced its decision to impose a penalty of £9.78 million on SSE Generation Limited (SSE) for a breach of its Generation Licence. The penalty is linked to SSE receiving...
View ArticleNew UK funding for Scottish carbon capture projects
The government has confirmed that the Acorn project in North East Scotland and the Viking project in the Humber have been chosen as the third and fourth carbon capture usage and storage (CCUS)...
View ArticleUK hosts £100bn energy investment summit
Top executives from the UK’s energy sector will come together at 10 Downing Street later today to discuss ambitious investment plans worth £100 billion. The meeting, led by Energy Security Secretary...
View ArticleSSE installs last turbine in Irish onshore wind farm
SSE Renewables has completed the installation of the last turbine in an onshore wind farm in Ireland. This wind farm, located near Letterkenny in County Donegal, features seven turbines provided by...
View ArticleSSE’s hydrogen projects get UK Government’s green light
The government has moved forward to endorse two green hydrogen projects spearheaded by SSE. The projects, known as Aldbrough Hydrogen Pathfinder and Gordonbush Hydrogen, have secured a spot in the...
View ArticleFrom coal to charge: SSE’s mega battery project breaks ground
SSE Renewables has initiated the construction of a 150MW battery storage project at the Ferrybridge site in West Yorkshire. The site, once home to a coal-fired plant that was decommissioned by SSE in...
View ArticleSSE and West Midlands partner for green energy
SSE Energy Solutions has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) to spearhead green energy projects in the region. West Midlands Mayor, Andy Street,...
View ArticleSSE launches £15m fund to aid businesses with rising energy bills
SSE has launched a £15 million support fund aimed at assisting businesses grappling with rising energy costs. The fund is accessible to various business customers supplied by SSE Energy Solutions and...
View ArticleOfgem greenlights £600m electricity network upgrade
Ofgem has approved the Argyll and Kintyre 275kV Reinforcement Strategy (Argyll) project, proposed by Scottish & Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN). The project, estimated to cost approximately...
View ArticleEnergy suppliers fined £10.8m for missing smart meter targets
Energy suppliers, including British Gas, OVO, Bulb, E.ON, ScottishPower and SSE, will collectively pay £10.8 million in penalties for failing to meet smart meter installation targets in 2022. These...
View ArticleSSE earns living pension accreditation
SSE has achieved accreditation as a Living Pension Employer, reinforcing its commitment to fair wages and employee wellbeing. Having previously gained Living Wage and Living Hours accreditations, SSE...
View ArticleSSE boosts investment to £20.5bn amid strong interim results
SSE has revealed its 2023/24 interim results, accompanied by a substantial increase in its existing five-year investment programme. The company now foresees a total investment of £20.5 billion by 2027,...
View ArticleChancellor confirms £1k annual energy bill cut for infrastructure neighbours
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt, in the Autumn Statement delivered in the House of Commons, unveiled a measure aimed at providing residents in proximity to recently constructed electricity infrastructure with...
View ArticleSSE offshore wind farm could generate 2,300 jobs in Ireland
Arklow Bank Wind Park 2, an 800MW offshore wind project located off the coast of South Wicklow, has the potential to generate a substantial economic impact of up to €800 million (£693m) for the Irish...
View ArticleSSE Thermal joins hydrogen project
SSE Thermal has entered into a joint venture with Kellas Midstream to acquire a 50% stake in the H2NorthEast hydrogen project located in Teesside. The collaboration aims to develop a hydrogen...
View ArticleSSE turbine installation delayed on Dogger Bank
SSE has announced delays in turbine installation on Dogger Bank A due to adverse weather conditions and disruptions in the supply chain. The company indicates that full operations may not be achieved...
View ArticleSSE and Greater Manchester’s green energy partnership
SSE Energy Solutions has partnered with the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) to launch green energy projects in the region. The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aims to accelerate the...
View ArticleNew hydrogen-fired power station plan for North Lincolnshire
SSE Thermal and Equinor plan consultations for the Keadby Hydrogen Power Station, a 900MW facility in North Lincolnshire, targeting operation by 2030. The project aims to support national...
View ArticleFormer E.ON UK CEO takes helm at Energy Systems Catapult
Dr Tony Cocker, former CEO and Chair of E.ON UK has been appointed as the new Chair of Energy Systems Catapult, succeeding Nick Winser. With 28 years of experience in the energy sector, Dr Cocker...
View ArticleSSE greenlights £100m Scottish wind farm
SSE Renewables has confirmed the construction of the Aberarder Wind Farm in the Scottish Highlands, an investment of approximately £100 million in its onshore wind portfolio. The decision follows the...
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