A first-of-a-kind project which would unite hydrogen production, storage and power generation in one location has been shortlisted by UK Government in a recent funding process.

SSE Thermal Managing Director, Finlay McCutcheon, discusses the need for flexibility in the clean power system and SSE Thermal's role in delivering it.

In total, SSE has provisionally secured agreements for 4,591MW of de-rated* electricity generation capacity for the delivery year which runs from 1 October 2028 to 30 September 2029. 

SSE Thermal, part of the integrated energy group SSE plc, has taken a final investment decision to build Tarbert Next Generation Power Station – opening a new chapter in the site’s proud energy story. 

In total, SSE has secured contracts for 547MW of de-rated electricity generation capacity* for the delivery year which runs from 30 September 2028 to 30 September 2029.  

SSE and Siemens Energy have launched “Mission H2 Power” – a collaboration which aims to deliver gas turbine technology capable of running on 100% hydrogen, fuelling the transition to net zero and potentially boosting the UK’s energy security.