Ofgem has conditionally approved a £600 million project to boost the capacity of the electricity transmission network in Argyll and Bute. The regulator said that Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) had demonstrated a “clear need” for the project. The plans were drawn up in response to a recent surge in connection applications from renewable generators in the area.
Ofgem approves needs case for SSEN’s £600m grid upgrade
