SSE to invest £33bn in upgrading Scotland's electricity grid
Published: 11/12/2025

SSE, the company controlling Scotland's electricity grid, plans to invest £33bn over five years to upgrade wiring and increase grid capacity for power distribution. Despite facing criticism for the impact on rural areas, SSE aims to improve high-voltage grid infrastructure. The company's investment plan also includes lower-voltage wiring for areas in Scotland and England, with a focus on renewable energy projects like wind farms.



