The Latest Breaking News from SSEN

Storm Gerrit: Roofs ripped off homes in tornado and thousands still without power in devastation

'Lamp-posts were swaying, we watched trees topple like dominoes' says resident as 'supercell thunderstorm' rips through Greater Manchester

Evening Standard · Dec 28, 2023

'Major boost' for Scottish jobs as part of £20 billion electricity upgrades

SSEN Transmission will recruit 400 new employees across the north of Scotland in the next year as it set out ambitious plans to contribute to the…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 1, 2023

SSEN warn 'lights will go out in Skye' in row over pylon plan

POWER firm SSEN has warned "the lights will go out" if Scottish Government ministers accept Highland councillors’ objection to its…

The National (Scotland) · Nov 10, 2023

Subsea power cable to bring renewable energy from Orkney to mainland Scotland

Orkney is set for an undersea power cable which will carry renewable energy to the Scottish mainland.

The National (Scotland) · Mar 3, 2023

Thousands still without power as engineers stop work for the night

Thousands of homes remain without power after Storm Otto swept across the country, but engineers have made ‘excellent progress’ a supplier said.

The Independent UK · Feb 17, 2023

Storm Otto causes power outages and travel disruption across Scotland

STORM Otto has left thousands of homes in Scotland without power and led to travel disruption and school closures.

The National (Scotland) · Feb 17, 2023

Storm Otto tears roof off school and leaves thousands without power

Energy company SSEN said that as of 11am on Friday, 30,000 properties were without power

Wales Online · Feb 17, 2023

Storm Otto leaves thousands without power

The conditions have also caused travel disruption and school closures.

The Independent UK · Feb 17, 2023

Warning strong winds may impact northern Scotland's electricity supply

SCOTTISH and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) has issued a weather warning which could affect electricity networks in northern Scotland.

The National (Scotland) · Jan 30, 2023

Power restored to all Shetland homes after weather destroyed lines

A major incident was declared on Shetland earlier in the week after thousands of homes lost power.

Daily Record · Dec 18, 2022