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The energy sector in Scotland is undergoing a major transformation with a £5.4 billion investment. This video explores how Scottish Power and SSE are contributing to the UK's electricity and gas grid upgrade, aiming to reduce reliance on imported gas and lower wholesale energy costs.
Investment Details:
Scottish Power: £2 billion investment in central and southern Scotland.
SSE: £3.4 billion investment in the northern network.
Impact on Energy Bills:
Ofgem estimates a £108 increase in energy bills by 2031, but long-term savings are expected to outweigh this.
Scottish Power predicts an annual increase of £12 for its customers, with potential savings of £80 due to reduced gas reliance.
Job Creation:
The investment will create numerous job opportunities across Scotland, particularly in the south.
Scottish Power aims to double its workforce, adding 1,400 new roles.
Infrastructure Upgrades:
310 miles of new power lines in central and southern Scotland.
12 new substations, 450km of circuit upgrades, and 87km of overhead line upgrades.
Two new subsea electrical superhighways off the east coast.
Benefits:
Facilitating economic growth and attracting investment in data centers and housing.
Reducing constraint costs by £5 billion per year.
Enhancing the UK's renewable energy infrastructure.