SSE provides energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow.

Our strategy is to create value for shareholders and society in a sustainable way by developing, building, operating and investing in the electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the transition to net zero.

Key SSE Renewables SSE Thermal SSEN Transmission SSEN Distribution Energy Solutions
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SSE Renewables

Market Based

From onshore wind, offshore wind and hydroelectric to solar and battery storage, SSE Renewables is a world class developer and operator of renewable energy in the UK and Ireland with a growing presence internationally.

2022/23 operating profit

£580.0m

Adjusted


£446.3m

Reported
2022/23 Operating profit contribution to Group

23%

2022/23 Proportion of Group capex

39%

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SSE Thermal

Market Based

Flexible thermal generation and gas storage supports the net zero transition by providing efficient gas power for when the wind doesn’t blow and sun doesn’t shine. Looking forwards, SSE Thermal’s focus is on decarbonising generation through emerging carbon capture and hydrogen technology.

2022/23 operating profit

£1,031.9m

Adjusted

£1,089.5m

Reported
2022/23 Operating profit contribution to Group

41%

2022/23 Proportion of Group capex

7%

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SSEN Transmission

Economically regulated

SSEN Transmission operates the high voltage electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland, including the Scottish islands. It transports gigawatts of clean, green renewable power from where is generated to demand centres further South.

2022/23 operating profit

£372.7m

Adjusted


£405.5m

Reported

Operating profit contribution to Group

15%

2022/23 Proportion of Group capex

23%

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SSEN Distribution

Economically regulated

SSEN Distribution transports power to the doorstep of 4 million homes and businesses across the north of Scotland and central southern England. It’s at the heart of developing the flexible distribution network needed for a low-carbon world.

2022/23 operating profit

£382.4m

Adjusted


£382.4m

Reported

Operating profit contribution to Group

15%

2022/23 Proportion of Group capex

19%

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Energy Solutions

Market based

SSE Business Energy in Great Britain and SSE Airtricity on the island of Ireland provide a shopfront and route to market for SSE’s generation, renewable green products and low-carbon energy solutions.

SSE Airtricity 2022/23 operating profit

£5.6m

Adjusted

£5.2m

Reported
SSE Business Energy 2022/23 operating profit

£17.9m

Adjusted

£17.9m

Reported
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Key SSE Renewables SSE Thermal SSEN Transmission SSEN Distribution Energy Solutions

Our Business Model

We aim to be a leading energy company in a net zero world.

SSE’s highly-deliberate business model is aligned with the broad political and societal consensus on legally-binding net zero carbon emissions targets in the UK.

01

Develop

SSE identifies opportunities where it can best use its capability in providing the clean, affordable energy infrastructure needed to decarbonise the economy.

02

Build

SSE consistently delivers highly complex electricity infrastructure in a timely manner and within budget.

03

Operate

SSE operates its assets in a responsive and responsible way. It promotes a culture of continuous improvement and stakeholder engagement to provide quality customer service.

04

Invest

SSE invests in low-carbon infrastructure as part of its net zero-focused strategy. Its investments are fully funded and underpinned by partnering which unlocks value, and debt secured at efficient rates.

Key
SSE Renewables SSE Thermal and other SSEN Transmission SSEN Distribution
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NZAP PLUS

SSE’s Net Zero Acceleration Programme (NZAP) Plus is a 5 year, fully-funded, £20.5bn investment plan to 2027. Tap segments to learn more

SSE Renewables

Part of SSE Renewables

SSE Renewables is driving the net zero transition through the development, financing, construction and operation of world-class renewables.

*Market based

SSE Thermal and other

Part of SSE Thermal

SSE Thermal is providing critical flexibility to offset renewables variability as the energy system transitions to net zero. The strategic importance of its Gas Storage assets has been highlighted by recent world events and the increasing focus on national energy self-sufficiency.

*Market based

SSEN Transmission

Part of SSEN Transmission

SSEN Transmission invests in the critical infrastructure needed for a network for net zero that connects sources of renewable electricity to the national grid and transports it to areas of demand.

*Regulated

SSEN Distribution

Part of SSEN Distribution

SSEN Distribution provides timely connection of local renewables and the coordinated delivery of investment and flexible solutions to alleviate network constraints and enable further electrification.

*Regulated

Key targets

Five year EPS CAGR
13-16%*
Net debt/EBITDA
3.5-4X
Attractive Dividend in FY24 with 5-10% growth p.a. to FY27
60p

*from 2021/22 94.8p

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With a strong track record of navigating volatility

%
EBITDA index-linked
%
debt fixed, with average maturity of six years* *As at 30 September 2023

Dividend policy aligned with accelerated growth profile

DPS to be rebased in FY24
60p
Dividend growth to increase in line with earnings growth
5-10% pa
Scrip dividend option with dilution limited by capping take up at 25%
25%

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