SP Energy Networks has completed a multi-million pound upgrade of its Kilmarnock Town substation to boost capacity and resilience in the region.
As the UK’s electricity demand is set to double by 2050, the £8.4m upgrade of Kilmarnock town substation (pictured) will help more locally generated, green electricity connect to the grid and be transported across the country.
The investment is part of wider work to boost the transmission network across the UK, helping to unlock economic growth and increase energy security.
Work on the substation started in March 2023 and focused on replacing two ageing transformers and upgrading other substation equipment that had reached the end of its operational life, including switching gear and circuit breakers.
Through this modernisation, the East Ayrshire substation now has increased capacity to meet future energy demands.
This investment to support green energy transmission aligns with the UK’s ambition to achieve a clean power system by 2030 and net zero emissions by 2050.
Project manager at SP Energy Networks Jason Mcinally said: “With the completion of our Kilmarnock Town substation upgrade project, we’re improving the reliability of the power supply for homes and businesses in Kilmarnock and surrounding areas.
“Kilmarnock is now better equipped than ever to meet the demands of a low-carbon future. For decades to come the region will play a key role in renewable energy generation, helping more people across the UK to access clean, green, secure energy.
“I’d like to thank our hard-working team and contractors who helped make this transformation happen and all with minimal disruption to the local community throughout.”