SSEN shares innovation project register

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) has published its full portfolio of net-zero projects, allowing its stakeholders to better engage with the distribution network.

SSEN said it is working to “coordinate and cooperate more widely than ever before” as more renewable generation powers the grid and the uptake of low carbon technologies creates new demands on its network.

“Identifying synergies with third parties builds opportunities to deliver cost-effective and timely decarbonisation,” SSEN said.

The Whole System Register draws together the activities which are undertaken in partnership with other networks, local authorities and the wider industry.

It will allow stakeholders to gain better understanding of the work the network is doing and where they could engage. They will also be able to provide feedback to help boost dialogue between stakeholders and the network.

SSEN added that projects included on the register will facilitate the four commitments included in its RIIO-ED2 business plan.

These include to deliver a safe, resilient and responsive network; to provide a valued and trusted service for customers and communities; to accelerate progress towards net zero and to make a positive impact on society.

The register will be updated annually and SSEN will make regular assessments throughout the year to ensure relevant recommendations from stakeholders are captured.

Adam Bain, strategic lead for DSO at SSEN, said: “The Whole System Register will be a powerful tool for stakeholders who want to understand our role in reaching net zero and how they can work with us.

“Cross-sector collaboration can secure efficiencies in the roll out of infrastructure to support decarbonisation and the transparency that this register offers is a crucial part of that.

“We have a feedback section built into our register to ensure stakeholders have clear channels to share their priorities with us and we are looking forward to increasing our dialogue with them.”