Danish power cable manufacturer and installation firm NKT has been awarded the final contracts for two Scottish HVDC transmission links that are part of a major upgrade to the electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland.

NKT and SSEN Transmission confirmed their partnership to develop the Western Isles and Spittal to Peterhead projects in July 2024 . The transmission system operator (TSO) has now awarded NKT the final contracts for the 525 kV HVDC power cable systems for the transmission links.