Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) has announced a £10 million network upgrade programme for Aberdeen and the surrounding areas.
The multi-million investment will see new electrical equipment installed across the city, including devices to restore power to customers if and when faults occur.
A total of 10 primary substations are undergoing complete replacement works while a new 33kV cable between Dyce and Kingseat will be installed. Substations dating from the 1960s will be either upgraded or replaced.
Furthermore an £850,000 investment to install automated equipment in 25 secondary substations has also been announced. These will complement the network operator’s main substation investment programme and make the city’s network smarter.
The smart system will detect when and where there is a fault on the network and will either choose the most suitable alternative cable circuit to switch supplies to or sends a signal to the main control room where engineers can restore power.
Michael Hilferty, head of region for North Caledonia at SSEN, said: “This programme of investment across Aberdeen will ensure local communities continue to receive the power they need, both now and in the future.
“The installation of modernised equipment on the network will enable our teams to minimise the risk of power cuts and smarter systems like automation allow us to restore supplies much quicker in the event of a fault.
“Investment projects like these are vital to help us deliver on our commitment to provide a safe, secure and reliable supply of electricity to our customers.”