Nexans secures contract to install 220kV Orkney-mainland cable for SSEN Transmission, to complete in 2027.

Nexans, a French cable manufacturer, has secured a contract with SSEN Transmission to install a 220kV high-voltage cable linking the Orkney Isles to the UK mainland. The 69 km cable will facilitate the exchange of up to 220 MW of renewable energy, enhancing the UK's power network. Scheduled for completion in 2027, the project aims to improve energy reliability for consumers, connecting remote renewable resources to the mainland.

September 16, 2024
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