The SSE Hydro Arena, designed by world-renowned architects Foster+Partners, forms part of the Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre (SECC). The addition of the arena has transformed the site into a nationally significant exhibition, conference and entertainment pavilion. 

The first purpose-built concert venue of its scale, the SSE Hydro Arena offers a combined seated and standing capacity of up to 13,000 and will play host to around 140 events each year, including entertainment from national and international celebrities and performers as well as major sporting events.

FES played a key role in the realisation of this flagship venue, providing electrical services including HV/LV distribution equipment and cabling; 3nr HV sub-stations and associated cabling; small power; fire safety; data and communications systems; feature lighting, general lighting and lighting controls.

The arena stands at 45m high with a layout modelled on Greek and Roman amphitheatres and is now a prominent landmark on the Glasgow city skyline. By night, visitors to the venue are greeted by its distinctive, translucent skin (ETFE), installed by FES, which can glow 12.8 million different colours.