Nexans and SSEN Transmission Partner on Orkney-Dounreay Cable Link
Nexansย signed an agreement withย SSEN Transmissionย to reserve production capacity for theย Nexans SSEN Transmission cable link. This new connection will strengthen the energy link betweenย Orkneyย andย Dounreayย in the Scottish Highlands.
Strengthening Scotlandโs Renewable Grid
The capacity reservation marks a major step forward in improving Scotlandโs electricity infrastructure. Nexans will supply and install aboutย 100 km of 220 kV subsea and land cables. The companies expect to sign the full contract by theย second quarter of 2024, paving the way for delivery soon after.
As theย Orkney Islandsย continue expanding renewable projects, more transmission capacity is essential. This cable link will enable excess green energy from Orkney to flow directly into theย Scottish power network, helping meet the nationโs clean energy goals.
A Major Milestone for Nexans and SSEN Transmission
โThis agreement is an important milestone for Nexans,โ saidย Pascal Radue, Executive Vice President of Nexans. โWe look forward to working closely with SSEN Transmission on a project that plays a key role in the expansion of renewable energy across the UK.โ
Radue added that the Orkney project highlights Nexansโ dedication toย advancing electrification and renewable energyย while supporting regional economic growth.
Building a Sustainable Future
Through this partnership, Nexans reinforces its leadership inย high-voltage subsea and land cable systems. The company continues to deliver major transmission projects across Europe, helping countries accelerate the shift towardย smarter, greener energy networks.
Theย Nexans SSEN Transmission cable linkย demonstrates how collaboration and innovation can drive sustainable energy progress in the UK and beyond.
