Iberdrola strengthens the resilience of Glasgow's electricity network ahead of the 2026 Commonwealth Games

SP Energy Networks, the distribution business of ScottishPower, subsidiary of the Iberdrola Group in the United Kingdom, is strengthening the resilience of Glasgow's electricity network ahead of the 2026 Commonwealth Games.

The company has launched a dedicated plan to ensure the city's electricity infrastructure is fully prepared to meet the demands of an international event that will bring together thousands of athletes, technical teams, support staff and spectators.

As part of this initiative, SP Energy Networks is testing its Mobile Asset Assessment Vehicle (MAAV) on the streets of Glasgow. Using an electrical scanning system, the vehicle can detect hidden faults in the underground network that cannot be identified through traditional inspections, allowing potential issues to be addressed before they affect electricity distribution and supply.

The initiative forms part of a wider network preparedness programme covering Glasgow's more than 8,000 kilometres of overhead lines and underground cables, as well as nearly 4,000 substations.

In addition to using real-time data to identify and resolve potential anomalies, the company is deploying additional monitoring equipment, automated controls, thermal imaging technology and on-call engineering teams to ensure the highest levels of network reliability throughout the Commonwealth Games.

You can read the full story in the ScottishPower and SP Energy Networks Media Room.