Key facts about Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks
- Employs more than 12,000 people across the UK and Ireland.
- Serves more than 2.9 million customers in England and over 740,000 customers in Scotland.
- Is one of the biggest electricity network companies in the UK.
- Owns two electricity networks and one transmission network.
- Its annual revenue is around £6,800.6 million.
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| Main Services | Providing a safe and reliable supply of electricity to customers Supporting the transition to a zero-carbon future Connecting charging points for electric vehicles Handling power cuts |
| Specialisms | One of the largest electricity network companies in the UK and a prominent generator of renewable electricity. |
| What makes Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks stand out? | The company is committed to tackling climate change The company cares about the most vulnerable customers and invests in local communities The company developed a Sustainability Strategy and a Low Carbon Transition Plan |
SSEN’s involvement in the UK’s largest domestic flexibility study
In June 2021, Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks joined the project led by the National Grid. The initiative is called CrowdFlex and it is the largest domestic flexibility study that has ever taken place in the UK. More than 25,000 households will participate in it. The goal of the project is to investigate how households can use low carbon technologies. It will encourage customers to try out green solutions like electric vehicles or heat pumps.
The project brings together SSEN, National Grid ESO, Octopus Energy and Ohme.
Implementing innovative solutions is essential to achieving a net-zero future. The project aims to facilitate the transition.
Read more here.
Are SSE and SSEN the same?
SSEN is an abbreviation of Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks, which is one of fourteen Distribution Network Operators that own and operate power lines across the UK. SSE, on the other hand, is an energy supplier. That means that you will pay your energy bills to them.
How do I check if there is a power cut in my area?
The quickest way to check if there is a power cut in your area is to call 105 from your mobile or landline. That will get you through to your local network operator’s emergency number. The calls to 105 are free. If you don’t want to call, you can check a live map available on your DNO’s website. If you live in the area where SSEN operates, to track power cuts click here.
Where is SSEN’s headquarters?
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks’ headquarters is located in Perth, Scotland. The full address is: Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks, Inveralmond House, 200 Dunkeld Road, Perth, PH1 3AQ.
Who is the Managing Director of Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks?
Chris Burchell was appointed the Managing Director of Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks in September 2020. Prior to that, he spent six years working as the Managing Director of Arriva Trains, a major train operator in the UK.