Dundee Science Centre Delivers SSEN Transmission Circuits & Electronics Workshop to Local Primary Schools

Over the current academic year, the team at Dundee Science Centre has been visiting primary schools across Angus to deliver an interactive Circuits & Electronics workshop – generously sponsored by SSEN Transmission.

The workshop is designed to spark curiosity in young learners, encouraging them to explore how electricity works and discover the range of careers in related industries. Over 300 pupils have learnt about electronic circuits using Energy Sticks and modular Snap Circuits kits – allowing students to see first-hand how electricity flows between components.

SSEN Transmission is responsible for developing and maintaining the high-voltage electricity network in northern Scotland, including Angus. Their network serves areas rich in renewable energy, which is set to grow dramatically over the next decade. Think of their transmission infrastructure as the motorways of the electricity system – transporting large amounts of power from where it’s generated to where it’s needed across the country.

The UK is committed to fighting climate change by increasing renewable energy use, such as wind and solar, and reducing pollution from cars, factories, and other sources. SSEN Transmission is helping create a cleaner, healthier planet by upgrading power lines and cables to carry electricity from renewable sources like wind farms to homes, schools, and businesses.

Their ambitious Pathway to 2030 plan focuses on modernising Scotland’s electricity network to carry more clean energy safely and reliably. Key projects include:

• Installing powerful new cables under the sea and across land to connect renewable energy sources to the grid.

• Ensuring the network can handle increased energy volumes safely and efficiently.

By 2030, these improvements will help power communities across the UK with clean energy, supporting national climate and sustainability goals.

Through initiatives like the Circuits & Electronics workshop, SSEN Transmission also aims to educate and inspire the next generation, showing young learners the fascinating world of electricity and renewable energy and the associated career paths available in this field.