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UK power firm SSE to invest up to $1.28 billion for Scottish subsea cable upgrade  

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Posted on February 17, 2026

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· Last updated: February 18, 2026

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Feb 17 (Reuters) - British power firm SSE said on Tuesday its electricity distribution unit has selected five contract partners for an investment up to 950 million pounds ($1.28 billion) to upgrade

SSE to Allocate Up to $1.28 Billion for Scottish Cable Enhancement

Investment Overview and Contract Partners

Feb 17 (Reuters) - British power firm SSE said on Tuesday its electricity distribution unit has selected five contract partners for an investment up to 950 million pounds ($1.28 billion) to upgrade subsea electricity network connecting Scotland's island communities. 

SSEN Distribution said the agreements with Briggs Marine, DOF Subsea UK, N-Sea, Enshore Subsea and Jan De Nul will run for an initial five-year period, with an option to extend for three more years. 

($1 = 0.7398 pounds)

(Reporting by Ankita Bora in Bengaluru; Editing by Shailesh Kuber)

Key Takeaways

  • SSE to invest up to $1.28 billion in Scottish subsea cables.
  • Five contract partners selected for the upgrade project.
  • Initial agreements last five years, with a three-year extension option.
  • Investment aims to enhance electricity network for island communities.
  • SSE's initiative supports sustainable energy distribution.

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Renewable energy is energy derived from natural processes that are replenished constantly, such as solar, wind, and hydroelectric power. It is considered more sustainable than fossil fuels.
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