SSE Renewables

EirGrid, Ireland's state-owned electric power transmission operator, has released provisional results from the fourth round of the Irish Renewable Energy Support Scheme (RESS 4).

The completion of the Viking Wind Farm, developed by SSE Renewables, and of a 260km subsea transmission link installed by SSEN Transmission means the Shetland Islands are now connected to the Great British electricity grid.

SSE Renewables has announced that construction of its 50MW Aberarder onshore wind development has begun, due for completion in 2026.

Yesterday (22 July), SSE Renewables revealed plans to progress a 1.8GW pumped hydro energy storage (PHES) project at Loch Fearna, Scotland, with a consortium led by Gilkes Energy.

Two energy giants have joined forces to form a major player in the UK and Ireland electric vehicle (EV) chargepoint space.

The co-developers of Dogger Bank Wind Farm, SSE and Equinor, have submitted a Scoping Report to the Planning Inspectorate for Dogger Bank D, the fourth phase of the project.

SSE Renewables has installed the final wind turbine for the Yellow River Wind Farm in County Offaly, Ireland.

SSE Renewables confirmed yesterday (6 June) that the first power has been generated at its 443MW Viking Wind Farm in Shetland, Scotland.

Shetland Community Benefit Fund and SSE renewables have signed a new legal agreement to manage the £2.2 million a year fund.

SSE is set to develop Aberarder Wind Farm, a 50MW project in the Scottish Highlands, after taking a final investment decision.