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NUCLEAR Β· SPT

Torness

Torness is a 1.3 GW nuclear project built and connected, connecting to the SP Transmission (south Scotland) network at Torness 400/132kV. The connection agreement is held by EDF Energy Nuclear Generation Limited.

Project stageOperating
  1. Planning (completed)
  2. Consented (completed)
  3. Construction (completed)
  4. Operating (current stage)
  5. Closed (not yet reached)

Connection details

NESO project number
PRO-000146
Customer
EDF Energy Nuclear Generation Limited
Technology
Nuclear
Total capacity
1.3 GW
Already connected
1.3 GW
Connection site
Torness 400/132kV
Transmission owner
SP Transmission (south Scotland)
Connection type
Direct connection to the transmission network
NESO project status
Built

Connection site

The marker shows the connection substation, not the project itself, with the transmission network around it.

Projects connecting near Torness Β· Grid map

Other projects at Torness 400/132kV

Source: NESO Transmission Entry Capacity (TEC) register, downloaded 8 November 2026. Contains data from NESO, licensed under the NESO Open Data Licence. Report a problem