Scottish transmission system operator (TSO) SSEN Transmission has signed a long-term framework agreement with Sumitomo Electric Industries and Van Oord Offshore Wind UK for the engineering, supply, transport and installation of high-voltage direct current (HVDC) subsea cable systems to support future subsea network delivery.
Sumitomo Electric will provide engineering, procurement and supply services for HVDC cable systems, and Van Oord will be responsible for offshore transport and installation activities.