UNITED KINGDOM -- Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) has invested $2.8 million to upgrade one of its main substations in Surrey, England.

As part of SSE group, SSEN is one of the largest fleet operators in the UK. The company has completed an infrastructure upgrade project with the aim of boosting the resilience of Surrey's power supply and future-proofing the network for over 18,000 customers.

In addition to upgrading the substation building, the 19-month long program included the replacement of transformers, switchgear, and control panels with more efficient, adaptable equipment that is to serve the network for years to come.

The switchgear and transformers replaced as part of the upgrade project had been in service since the 1960s.

"SSEN's investment in the latest technology will ensure the strength of the existing power network - keeping power flowing to those living and working in the area - while providing enough available capacity to enable new connections for homes and businesses in this thriving Surrey town, "said Joseph Hurling, SSEN's Project Manager for the upgrade works.

Last November, the Sunbury substation project was the location for a visit by Spelthorne MP and Energy Minister, Kwasi Kwarteng. He commended SSEN for investing in the electricity network to provide his constituents with a more resilient power supply; fit for their needs now and as they move to meet their own net zero goals.

Source: Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks