SSEN Transmission is responsible for the electricity transmission network in the north of Scotland, investing in and maintaining the high voltage 132kV, 220kV, 275kV and 400kV electricity transmission network.
Our strategic objective is to enable the transition to a low carbon economy. We do this by building the electricity transmission network infrastructure required to connect and transport renewable electricity from the north of Scotland to areas of demand, as it delivers a network for net zero emissions.
SSEN Transmission is owned 75% by SSE plc and 25% by Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board (Ontario Teachers’).
Fred. Olsen Renewables, a leading renewable energy developer in Scotland, operates 258 turbines with a total capacity of 804.9MW. Our pipeline exceeds 1GW. Collaboration with communities and local businesses will be key to achieving our goals and supporting the journey to 2030.
Highland CIC is driving a bold ambition and mission for sustainable development in the Highlands.
The CIC enables, connects and champions the businesses, community organisations and local leaders - especially our SMEs - who are driving sustainable development in the Highlands.
Our role is to build partnerships and inform the strategies that will help the region fulfil its potential and ensure that the benefits of change are felt by people and communities across the Highlands.
By working collectively, we can ensure that sustainable development, nature restoration, green energy development, community wealth-building and regenerative tourism become the drivers of lasting regional prosperity.
Nordex UK & Ireland, part of the global Nordex Group, is helping drive the energy transition through innovative onshore wind technology and services. Established in the UK in 2002 and Ireland in 2009, the business employs more than 400 people across the region, supported by three office locations, 14 service points, and a dedicated training facility for service technicians, contractors, and customers. With a clear focus on safety, sustainability, and customer-centricity, Nordex UK & Ireland’s aim is to be the region’s most trusted wind turbine provider.
Vattenfall is a leading European energy company, which for more than 100 years has electrified industries, supplied energy to people’s homes and modernised people’s way of living through innovation and collaboration. We work to enable the fossil freedom that drives society forward. We are committed to building a future where everyone can choose fossil free ways to move, make and live. Our goal is net zero emissions in our entire value chain by 2040 at the latest. We employ approximately 20,000 people, have around 14 million customers and operate mainly in Sweden, Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark and the UK. Vattenfall is fully owned by the Swedish state.
Koehler Renewable Energy was founded in 2012 and has been operational in the UK since 2013. The Dundee-based team has experience developing, constructing, and operating all forms of renewable energy projects, including wind farms, hydroelectric, biomass, and solar, across Scotland, the UK, and Ireland since 1997.
The Highland Council is the local authority for the Highland region of Scotland, serving one of the most geographically diverse and beautiful areas of the UK. We are committed to delivering high-quality public services, fostering sustainable communities, and supporting economic growth, we work to ensure that the Highlands remains a vibrant and resilient place to live, work, invest and visit.
Our Highland Investment Plan sets out a bold and ambitious vision to boost regional development through targeted infrastructure development, digital connectivity, and support for local enterprise. This long-term strategy is designed to unlock new opportunities, attract inward investment, and ensure inclusive growth across our communities.
