en.Wedoany.com Reported - Bam UK & Ireland has secured its first contract under the Accelerated Strategic Transmission Investment (ASTI) framework. The contractor will partner with Siemens Energy to build the Greenssubstation in Aberdeenshire for SSEN Transmission. This 400kV substation aims to strengthen Scotland's power transmission network, supporting the connection of renewable energy generation to UK homes and businesses.

The contract value has not been disclosed. The project is part of the £10 billion ASTI framework, launched by the UK's Office of Gas and Electricity Markets (Ofgem) to accelerate the planning and construction of strategic powerinfrastructure. The Greens substation is part of SSEN Transmission's broader £29 billion plan to upgrade the power transmission network in northern Scotland, supporting the growth of renewable energy generation and bringing jobs, infrastructure, and economic benefits to the region.

Adrian Collins, Director of Scottish Energy Networks at Bam UK & Ireland, stated that the UK faces significant challenges in achieving net-zero emissions, and upgrading the power transmission network is crucial for the transition to renewable energy. He noted that this is Bam's first project as part of the ASTI framework, which focuses on strengthening power transmission through large-scale investment. Main construction is expected to begin this summer after preliminary work is completed.

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