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Ofgem said the new ‘superhighway’ electricity cable will carry enough renewable energy to power two million homes (Anna Gowthorpe/PA)
ClimateElectricityEmissionsInfrastructureNewsTransmissionUtilities

Electricity ‘superhighway’ between Scotland and England to go ahead

The 500km (311-mile) Eastern Green Link 2 (EGL2) electricity transmission project will stretch from Aberdeenshire to North Yorkshire.

ScottishPower will become the UK’s second largest distribution network operator with the deal (Kirsty Wigglesworth/PA)
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ScottishPower owner buys north-west England’s power network for £2.1bn

ScottishPower expands in UK, acquiring north-west England's grid for £2.1B, boosting its reach to 12M people across the UK.

News ReleaseElectricityOffshore Wind

Inter-array cable works completed on Dogger Bank A

Over 200 miles/328km of 66KV cables manufactured by Hellenic Cables under a contract with DEME Offshore 23rd July 2024 More than 200 miles...

Campaigners say remarks by Humza Yousaf and other ministers could have prejudiced the planning process (Jane Barlow/PA)
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Campaigners complain over ministers’ handling of plans for new gas power plant

Climate campaigners have complained about Scottish ministers’ handling of plans for a new gas-fuelled power station in Peterhead

SSE said its first quarter financials were in line with expectations (PA)
BusinessElectricityInfrastructureNewsUtilitiesWind

British electricity giant SSE sees 60% jump in renewable energy generation in early summer

Electricity giant SSE said it generated nearly two-thirds more renewable energy in the early summer months than in the same period last year

News ReleaseElectricityOffshore Wind

Fourth phase of the world’s largest offshore wind farm Dogger Bank to unlock additional renewable power 

12 July 2024 Commercial terms have been established with The Crown Estate in the UK to enable Dogger Bank D to progress, under...

News ReleaseOffshore Wind

Offshore wind safety performance mixed amid record 61.9 million hours worked

Offshore wind activity continued to surge in 2023 as G+ members reported a record 61.9 million hours worked, a 39% increase from 2022. ...

News ReleaseElectricityOffshore Wind

World’s largest offshore wind farm produces power for the first time

10 Oct 2023 • UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak hails Dogger Bank’s role in bolstering energy security, creating jobs, lowering costs, and achieving...

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