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Milestone as MachairWind submits environmental scoping report to Scottish Government
ScottishPower Renewables’ first fixed-bottom offshore windfarm in Scottish waters has taken an important step forward with the submission of its Environmental Impact Assessment Scoping Report for the project’s windfarm development area to the Scottish Government.
Whitelee Windfarm Visitor Centre: Celebrating 15 Years of Energy and Education
The Visitor Centre at ScottishPower Renewables’ Whitelee Windfarm is celebrating its 15th anniversary.
MachairWind introduces offshore windfarm project to Mull and Iona
Local people on the islands of Mull and Iona got the chance to meet ScottishPower Renewables’ MachairWind offshore windfarm team for the first time recently to find out more about the planned project, which will be developed in the waters north-west of Islay and west of Colonsay.
Beyond the OpTICs: a network charging solution for the future
The Government’s publication of REMA confirmed it was progressing its review by assessing zonal Locational Marginal Pricing (LMP) and alternatives that together would deliver these benefits. At ScottishPower, we have a ready-made option for an alternative to the siting benefits of LMP . . . OpTIC (Optimised Transmission Investment Cost)
Welcoming Everyone: Autism Friendly Sessions at Our Whitelee Windfarm Visitor Centre
ScottishPower Renewables is committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for all at Whitelee Windfarm Visitor Centre. That’s why we offer Autism Friendly Sessions.
£60million awarded to communities by ScottishPower Renewables
Communities across the UK and Ireland have benefitted from over £60 million of funding thanks to ScottishPower Renewables windfarms.
Whitelee Windfarm flying the flag for environmental excellence
ScottishPower Renewables’ Whitelee Windfarm has been presented with an international Green Flag Award for a third consecutive year. It’s the only windfarm to receive the accolade, which recognises spaces that meet the needs of the communities they serve.
Packed supply chain event as businesses explore MachairWind opportunities
Supply chain businesses from across Scotland packed a special ‘Meet the Buyer’ event in Argyll to hear about the opportunities that could be available thanks to ScottishPower Renewables’ planned MachairWind offshore windfarm.
ScottishPower to repower Scotland’s first commercial windfarm
After almost 30 years of service, Scotland’s first commercial windfarm has been powered down in preparation of the site being supercharged to help meet the UK’s Net Zero targets.
ScottishPower Renewables riding high as Suffolk Tour of Britain partners
ScottishPower Renewables has been revealed as an Official Supporting Stage Partner for Stage 5 of the Tour of Britain, the UK’s leading cycle race, which will take place in Suffolk – home to the green energy company’s East Anglia offshore windfarm projects.
ScottishPower Renewables meet politicians at Coal Clough windfarm to discuss community benefit funding and energy security
Community benefits and improved energy security were on the agenda as ScottishPower Renewables hosted a visit to Coal Clough windfarm by Antony Higginbotham MP and Ukranian parliamentary representative Volodymyr Kreidenko.
New Look for New Luce: Destination Dining Comes to Dumfries and Galloway
Residents of New Luce in Dumfries and Galloway have been celebrating the official reopening of the ‘jewel in the crown’ of the village. Like the fate of many pubs The Kenmuir Arms closed its doors five years ago calling time on a social hub for the community.
Islander takes up new community role for MachairWind offshore windfarm
Islander takes up new community role for MachairWind offshore windfarm
ScottishPower’s Gillian Noble appointed to lead SOWEC Developer Group
The Scottish Offshore Wind Energy Council has appointed industry leader Gillian Noble – who heads up ScottishPower’s offshore development and operations – as Chair of its vital Developer Group.
Whitelee Windfarm gives cancer survivor ‘will to live’ – and a world title!
A Scottish cancer survivor has become the world’s first ‘turbine bagger’ after walking thousands and thousands of steps to tick off all 215 wind turbines at the UK’s largest onshore windfarm – ScottishPower Renewables’ Whitelee Windfarm – as part of her recovery.
Kate Will Help Shape the Future of Scotland's Renewable Energy Industry
Kate Turner, ScottishPower Renewables’ Director of Policy and Regulation has been re-elected to the Board of Scottish Renewables, the industry body for renewable energy in Scotland.
Hats off to ScottishPower’s first head of offshore development in Scotland
ScottishPower Renewables has appointed its first-ever Head of Offshore Development for Scotland following its unrivalled success in Crown Estate Scotland’s ScotWind Leasing earlier this year.
SPR hosts island drop-in events for new MachairWind offshore windfarm
Local people on Islay, Colonsay, and Jura will get the opportunity to find out more about a new offshore windfarm being developed by ScottishPower Renewables (SPR) at a series of drop-in events being hosted on the islands next week.
‘Incredibly rare’ underwater discovery could anchor windfarm’s place in history
The underwater discovery of a distinctive wrought iron anchor found at the bottom of the southern North Sea during survey works for ScottishPower Renewables’ East Anglia ONE offshore windfarm has been hailed as an “incredibly rare” find.
ScottishPower Renewables exploring offshore 5G with connectivity pioneer JET Engineering System Solutions
ScottishPower Renewables has teamed up with Jet Engineering to explore the potential deployment of a 5G mobile network at sea for the construction of its East Anglia THREE offshore windfarm
Green electricity boost for UK as work starts on East Anglia THREE windfarm
Green electricity boost for UK as work starts on East Anglia THREE windfarm
ScottishPower Renewables Delivers a Green Sweep in CfD Auction
ScottishPower Renewables Delivers a Green Sweep in CfD Auction
Iberdrola Renewables powers up its first commercial-scale battery system
Gorman BESS will support system services in Ireland for six years
Master Mariners Jen and Eilidh lead celebrations for UN Day of the Seafarer 2022
ScottishPower Renewables (SPR) is marking UN Day of the Seafarer 2022
SPR working with Seaway 7 on preferred bidder agreement for East Anglia THREE
ScottishPower Renewables (SPR) has confirmed it’s working with Seaway 7 on a transportation and installation preferred bidder agreement for its East Anglia THREE offshore windfarm, subject to securing a final investment decision.
Suffolk windfarm apprentices ‘inspired’ by worldwide career opportunities
The newest apprentices on ScottishPower Renewables’ East Anglia ONE offshore windfarm believe their training in a fast-growing global industry will take them far while tackling the climate emergency.
European first as revolutionary crane tech does heavy lifting at ScottishPower’s Whitelee Windfarm
The UK’s largest onshore windfarm – ScottishPower Renewables’ Whitelee Windfarm – has become the first site anywhere in Europe to use revolutionary crane technology developed by LiftWerx, with the successful replacement of gearboxes on two wind turbines.
ScottishPower’s Kate Turner reappointed to RenewableUK Board of Directors
ScottishPower Renewables’ Policy and Regulation Director, Kate Turner, has been reappointed to RenewableUK’s Board of Directors following the Board election last month.
ScottishPower and Shell team up with National Energy Skills Accelerator for ScotWind collaboration
ScottishPower and Shell are exploring a new collaboration with the National Energy Skills Accelerator (NESA) to maximise economic and employment opportunities linked to the development of floating offshore windfarms in Scottish waters.
ScottishPower and Shell sign option to lease agreements for ScotWind projects
Following their success in the ScotWind Leasing round at the start of the year, ScottishPower and Shell have signed option to lease agreements with Crown Estate Scotland – reserving the seabed rights for their MarramWind and CampionWind floating offshore windfarms.
ScottishPower and Shell confirm multi-million offshore wind supply chain funds
Successful ScotWind partners, ScottishPower and Shell, are set to invest a total of £75 million to help the supply chain and businesses support the growth of the offshore wind industry in Scotland.
ScottishPower onshore apprentices have got the wind in their sails for a clean energy future
ScottishPower Renewables’ first-ever onshore wind apprentices helped the company mark National Apprentice Week by highlighting the benefits and potential of working to deliver a clean green energy future.
ScottishPower Renewables recognised for industry-leading commitment to environmental protection
ScottishPower Renewables (SPR) has received a prestigious global award for its efforts to protect the environment and give back to the planet while constructing its flagship East Anglia ONE offshore windfarm
National Apprenticeship Week 2022: Green Careers with ScottishPower Renewables
Local young people Jovita Beeston and Jack Hurren, are already pursuing green careers with ScottishPower Renewables on its East Anglia ONE windfarm and talk about their opportunity to carve careers for life in one of the fastest-paced exciting industries and what they are doing to help address climate change.
Green Flag Award flying high on UK’s largest onshore windfarm
28 June 2022, Glasgow: Primary 7 pupils from Saint Sophia’s Primary School in Galston, East Ayrshire celebrated the end of the school year in style, as they raised the Green Flag Award at ScottishPower Renewables’ Whitelee Windfarm – the largest onshore windfarm in the UK and the first in the world to receive the prestigious accolade.
Scottish School Pupil's COP26 call for more green jobs & investment in renewable energy
Green jobs and more investment to create clean energy are what’s needed to deliver Net Zero for Scotland by 2045
East Anglia Hub design contract clinched by UK’s Wood Thilsted for its next generation turbine record and cost focus
A proven international record working with next generation offshore turbines pushed structural and geotechnical engineering specialists Wood Thilsted to first choice for the detailed design contract for ScottishPower Renewables’ East Anglia Hub.
ScottishPower Renewables selects Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy as preferred bidder for East Anglia Hub turbines
ScottishPower Renewables (SPR) has selected Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) as the preferred bidder to supply and install some of the world’s most powerful and productive offshore wind turbines for its £6.5 billion East Anglia Hub programme.
Successful ScottishPower project showcases power of batteries in energy system
Energy has been exported from a commercial 1MW battery energy storage system connected to Carland Cross windfarm in Cornwall for the first time thanks to a successful joint venture between ScottishPower Renewables (SPR) and Centrica.
ScottishPower Renewables blows wind of change for Wick’s Riverside Park
A more picturesque perspective can now be enjoyed by visitors to Riverside Park in Wick after ScottishPower Renewables completed a programme of enhancement works in the popular park.