Has SSE Hydro changed name?
Has SSE Hydro changed name?
The arena was known as The SSE Hydro until October 2021, when it was announced that the name was to change to “OVO Hydro”, after its new sponsor OVO Energy, with a focus on making the venue more sustainable.
Who owns Glasgow Hydro?
The shareholding in Scottish Event Campus Limited. is 90.86% owned by Glasgow City Council (GCC) and 9.14% by a number of private institutions, such as banks, pension funds and insurance companies.
What is the SSE Hydro in Glasgow?
The SSE Hydro is a purpose built entertainment venue which opened in Glasgow, Scotland in September 2013.
How many does the OVO Hydro seat?
14,300
Concerts & Events The seats and staging can be configured to provide a capacity of 14,300.
What happened to SSE hydro?
Scottish Exhibition Centre’s (SEC) SSE Hydro in Glasgow has been renamed OVO Hydro, following a partnership with energy supplier OVO Energy. Having re-opened its doors in September following an 18-month closure, the 14,300-capacity venue is expected to welcome over 1.2m visitors next year.
Why is OVO Hydro now?
Now, the venue has been renamed the OVO Hydro to mark its new partnership with OVO Energy. And OVO Energy has said it is committed to supporting the venue in further reducing the environmental impact of its entertainment programme.
What happened to SSE Hydro?
How much does the SECC Glasgow hold?
As one of Europe’s leading conference venues, the 3,000 seat Auditorium has staged countless meetings, conferences and corporate events.
When was the SECC built?
| SEC Centre | |
|---|---|
| Opened | 6 September 1985 |
| Renovated | 2000 |
| Expanded | 1995 1996 1997 |
| Construction cost | £36 million |
How many does the armadillo hold?
3,000SEC Armadillo / Capacity
Is SSE same as Scottish Hydro?
Scottish Hydro is part of SSE, which also operates as Southern Electric, SWALEC, SSE and Atlantic Electric and Gas. SSE is a public listed company. The company is one of the largest suppliers of gas and electricity to homes in the UK, with over 9.5 million customers.
Is SSE going out of business?
Is SSE being taken over? Yes. In fact, SSE’s retail arm, the department responsible for supplying homes and businesses with energy, has already been bought out by Ovo Energy as of January 2020.
