SSEN Transmission has awarded Hitachi Energy major contracts to deliver HVDC converter stations for subsea cable links between Spittal and Peterhead and a proposed connection between the Western Isles and the Scottish mainland.
SSEN Transmission said the contracts cover the design, procurement, manufacturing, installation and commissioning of the HVDC converter technology and build on Hitachi Energy being selected as preferred bidder in 2023.
The company stated the awards form part of its £22bn+ investment programme to upgrade the transmission system across the north of Scotland and support clean energy targets.
Niklas Persson, managing director of Hitachi Energy’s grid integration business, said: “We are proud to contribute our HVDC technology to these landmark projects that will strengthen the UK’s transmission network and accelerate the energy transition.”
Persson added: “Together with SSEN Transmission, we are shaping a future where clean power flows seamlessly across borders, accelerating progress toward a sustainable, carbon-neutral society for generations to come.”
Sandy Mactaggart, director of offshore delivery at SSEN Transmission, said: “Today’s contract award marks another significant milestone in delivering the critical national infrastructure required to unlock Scotland’s renewable energy potential.”
Mactaggart added: “We’re looking forward to continuing our close collaboration with Hitachi Energy as we progress these transformative projects and deliver the transmission system our clean energy future needs.”