SSE unveils £33bn grid, renewables, and flexible generation investment plan

Michael Holder
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Energy giant sets out 'fully funded' five year capital investment plan to bolster grid and build 'cleaner, more secure, and more affordable energy system'

SSE is planning to plough £33bn into UK power grid upgrades, renewables projects, and flexible generation technologies over the next five years, under a new "fully funded" investment strategy, which it...

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