29/04/2025 New report compares electricity transmission technologies A new independent report by Mott Macdonald for the Institute of Engineering Technology (IET) compares costs, environmental impacts, carbon intensity, technology readiness and delivery time for a range of electricity transmission technologies.
28/04/2025 SP Energy Networks donates life-saving defibrillator to Edi... SP Energy Networks donates defibrillator to a local primary school. The donated unit, suitable for use on both adults and children, is a vital addition to the first-aid resources of the school, which is located near SP Energy Networks’ Currie substation to the south-west of Edinburgh.
23/04/2025 Hitachi Energy and SP Energy Networks join forces to deliver... We have agreed on a long-term partnership for Hitachi Energy to provide critical equipment that is free from the world’s strongest greenhouse gas (SF6).
22/04/2025 Public consultation begins on new Glenrothes electricity sub... SP Energy Networks is asking people in Fife to share their views on proposals to construct a new electricity substation near Glenrothes.
14/04/2025 Moving the Grid Forward, Moves us All Forward Our lives are more reliant on electricity than ever. Upgrading our power grid will unlock Britain's renewable potential and deliver cleaner, homegrown energy.
04/04/2025 So long to Scotland’s oldest transmission line Scotland is saying so long to its oldest transmission line as SP Energy Networks brings down 62 electricity towers that have served the community for almost 100 years.
03/04/2025 SP Energy Networks empowers veterans through laptop donation We have donated eight laptops to Community Veterans Support (CVS) in Glasgow, fast-tracking the centre’s tech upgrade plans. This donation will help the charity replace its outdated IT systems while ensuring that disused technology is usefully repursued.
02/04/2025 Northwich gets upgrade as underground cable replacement work... The forthcoming works – part of a £1.8 million investment project in the electricity network in Northwich – will see an existing underground cable connection replaced in the Darwin Street area of the town.
01/04/2025 Scouts secure support to reopen vital Community Centre A local community centre reopens after receiving funding to complete a full retrofit. The aged gas boiler has been replaced with air source heat pumps, a cavity wall and roof insulation has been installed, alongside mechanical ventilation and new doors and windows. The upgrades have been made possible thanks to a £169,563 funding grant from SP Energy Networks’ Net Zero Fund.
31/03/2025 Double first for SP Energy Networks as it celebrates BSI Kit... Leading electricity network operator, SP Energy Networks, has become the first UK company to achieve both the BSI Kitemark™ for Service Excellence and the BSI Kitemark™
28/03/2025 Cytundeb partneriaeth gymunedol diweddaraf Wrecsam yn dechra... Mae SP Energy Networks wedi bod yn dathlu ehangu ei bartneriaeth gymunedol nodedig gyda Chlwb Pêl-droed Wrecsam drwy
28/03/2025 Marking the expansion of our landmark community partnership ... We will be the official sponsor of all youth academy teams and para teams, as well as the club’s official Community Partner.
28/03/2025 Clackmannanshire drivers urged to plan-ahead for weekend roa... Drivers in the Kincardine area are being advised of two weekend road closures to enable essential work to upgrade the electricity network.
20/03/2025 UK CMA clears Iberdrola’s acquisition of Electricity North W... The acquisition is part of Iberdrola’s strategy to strengthen its networks business in countries with strong ratings, such as the UK. Iberdrola, through ScottishPower, now becomes the second largest distribution network operator in the UK.
20/03/2025 Welcoming Ofgem's Advanced Procurement Mechanism (APM) The regulator’s new Advanced Procurement Mechanism (APM) will unblock supply chains by allowing Britain’s electricity transmission owners (TOs) to buy essential equipment – such as switchgear, cables and steel – years in advance of when it is needed.
14/03/2025 ‘Powering Conversations’ – Engaging new podcast shines a lig... SP Energy Networks has launched its new ‘Powering Conversations’ podcast, bringing together a mix of experts and academics to delve into the crucial role of electricity on the route towards a green future.
13/03/2025 SP Energy Networks makes changes to Cross Border Connection ... We have made significant changes to our proposed Cross Border Connection project and are calling on residents in the Scottish Borders to join the discussion and feedback on the new plans.
11/03/2025 Empowering our communities with funding set to unlock lastin... We are on a mission to enable the national electrification ambitions and our communities hosting the new infrastructure are at the forefront of this transition, enabling a cleaner future for everyone. We will work with them to deliver transformational funding programmes that will drive socio-economic development and environmental progress, creating new opportunities for local businesses and delivering lasting benefits for our communities.
06/03/2025 International Women’s Day 2025: The women shaping our future... In honour of International Women’s Day, we chatted with some amazing women in our company to gather their thoughts to mark the occasion and gather the messages they wanted to share.
06/03/2025 Empowering the Future: The Dynamic Partnership Between SP En... For the last 15 years, we have joined forces to offer a wide range of diverse programs with Forth Valley College.