The British power utility SSE has unveiled its “Transformation for Growth” plan, a five-year investment programme of GBP33bn (€37bn) to upgrade its electricity transmission networks, expand its distribution networks and support renewable and flexible generation in the United Kingdom (SSE press release, 12/11/2025).
- The plan assigns about GBP22bn (€25bn) to expand and strengthen existing infrastructure on its electricity transmission network in the north of Scotland (UK).
- Around GBP5bn (€5.7bn) will be invested in SSE’s distribution networks in the north of Scotland and central southern England to support growing demand and enable connection of low-carbon technologies in these areas.
- The remainder of the investment should be destined to support renewables and flexible generation technologies, including the 3.6 GW Dogger Bank offshore wind project off the British North Sea currently under construction.
The UK aims to fully decarbonise the power system by 2035 thanks to renewables and to large-scale nuclear projects.