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ScottishPower leads success in ScotWind seabed leasing
ScottishPower, part of the Iberdrola Group, has today (17 January) been awarded the seabed rights to develop three new offshore windfarms off the coast of Scotland – including two new floating windfarms being developed in conjunction with Shell – as part of Crown Estate Scotland’s ScotWind Leasing
ScottishPower becomes a leading UK solar developer
ScottishPower becomes a leading UK solar developer
Our East Anglia Hub, COP26 and the race to net zero
When world leaders converge on Glasgow at the end of the month to explore how to address the global climate emergency at COP26, the spotlight will be on clean green energy for homes, businesses, and industry.
Offshore wind and Net Zero discussions with Suffolk MPs
Offshore wind and the positive contribution East Anglia can make to the UK Government’s Net Zero ambitions were the main topics of discussion when Iberdrola Renewables’ Offshore Managing Director, Jonathan Cole, met with three of the region’s coastal MPs recently.
Global first for ScottishPower as COP countdown starts
With just one year to go until the eyes of the world are on Glasgow for the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26), ScottishPower Renewables (SPR) has achieved what is believed to be a global first – using energy from a 69MW onshore windfarm to re-energise part of the power grid.
‘Green Hydrogen for Scotland’ to help reach net zero targets
A pioneering strategic partnership has been established to create new green hydrogen production facilities with clusters of refuelling stations across Scotland
Onshore construction update
The new onshore substation is located in Burstall, near Bramford.
Offshore Construction Update
Installation of the 102 wind turbines was completed in April 2020. Commissioning works will continue until all the turbines are complete. The output from the windfarm is already making a very significant contribution by producing the clean, 100% renewable energy to help the UK’s transition to net-zero.
ScottishPower Renewables announces multimillion pound contract award to Ecocel and celebrates opening of new Kilwinning facility
A multimillion-pound contract awarded by ScottishPower Renewables to Ecocel has enabled the turbine maintenance company to open a new, larger facility in Kilwinning and take on 10 additional staff.
Record breaking monopile installation sets a solid foundation for ScottishPower’s biggest-ever offshore windfarm
The offshore construction programme for ScottishPower’s biggest-ever renewables project is officially underway with the installation of the first foundation for the green energy company’s £4 billion East Anglia THREE offshore windfarm.
ScottishPower signs multi-million vessel agreements with Norfolk marine companies
Two Norfolk-based marine companies are set to play a major role in the construction of the East of England’s newest offshore windfarm – and reap the benefits of multi-million pound agreements – thanks to ScottishPower Renewables.
ALIenergy MAK STEM Fest
Machrihanish Airbase was the place to be last Wednesday as ALIenergy’s MAK STEM Fest brought together students and industry professionals to inspire the next generation of scientists, engineers, and renewable energy experts.
Enhanced Accessibility at Whitelee Windfarm Visitor Centre
ScottishPower Renewables are now offering an enhanced experience at its Whitelee Windfarm Visitor Centre with the addition of the WelcoMe app in partnership with disability inclusion company WelcoMe. The app aims to make public places accessible to everyone by providing adjustments to services and to train staff to confidently assist customers with additional needs.
National Inclusion Blog
We recently caught up with Kamile Zvykaite, who has just completed a year in industry position in the SPR Control team, as a Finance Assistant. This was part of her third-year placement at university, where she studied Economics.
MachairWind joins 'energy corner' at Islay Show
ScottishPower Renewables’ offshore windfarm team joined island residents and visitors in celebrating the Islay, Jura & Colonsay Agricultural Show.
Gillian Noble appointed to DESNZ Onshore Wind Taskforce
ScottishPower Renewables Development MD, Gillian Noble, has been appointed to the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero Onshore Wind Taskforce.
Whitelee Community Day a Great Success
More than four thousand visitors flocked to our Whitelee Community Day for an action-packed event at the UK’s largest onshore windfarm.
Run the Blades is back!
Run the Blades is back and it’s bigger and better than ever before. Held exclusively within ScottishPower Renewables’ Whitelee windfarm, just a 20 minute drive from the centre of Glasgow, it has grown to become one of the largest trail running events in the UK.
International Biodiversity Day
This International Biodiversity Day, our Ecologists Glenn Norris and John Allsopp took a few minutes out of their typical monitoring work to look for some unusual species that can be spotted on some of our windfarms:
MachairWind team return to Islay, Jura and Colonsay
ScottishPower Renewables’ offshore windfarm team heads back to Islay, Jura and Colonsay for public drop-in events
World Earth Day 2024, Planet vs Plastics
Since 2022, two floating bins which skim water for plastics and rubbish are being used to cut waste pollution in the sea and harbour at Lowestoft thanks to ScottishPower Renewables’ East Anglia ONE offshore windfarm.
International Women's Day Q&A
This International Women’s Day, we have spoken with our MachairWind project team and their experience working in a predominately female-led project and wider project support.
Witches welcome at Whitelee
ScottishPower Renewables’ Whitelee windfarm is welcoming back wicked witches, ghoulish ghosts and everything in between to celebrate Halloween.
Island kids blown away by offshore windfarm STEM event
Children and young people cross Islay, Jura and Colonsay got to learn all about offshore wind during the October school holidays at special STEM* education events organised by ScottishPower Renewables’ MachairWind project team and Fugro, the company carrying out metocean, wind resource and geophysical surveys for the proposed windfarm.
Flying Insect study at Whitelee Windfarm
ScottishPower Renewables is participating in a cutting-edge project that’s studying the genetic diversity of one million flying insects from across the UK and could lead to the discovery of undescribed species.
ScottishPower and Ørsted celebrate decade of delivery in offshore wind
ScottishPower Renewables and Ørsted are celebrating a decade of delivery in offshore wind as West of Duddon Sands windfarm marks its tenth year of operation.
Curious Harvest Mouse found at windfarm named ‘Rabbie’ after famous Bard
A Harvest Mouse spotted crossing the road by staff at one of the country’s most southerly wind farms has been named ‘Rabbie’, as people get ready to celebrate Burns Night this weekend.
Agreement With Co-Op To Supply Long-Term, Clean Energy From Its Coldham Solar Farm In Cambridgeshire
ScottishPower Renewables (SPR) has signed an agreement with Co-op to supply long-term, clean energy from its Coldham solar farm in Cambridgeshire.
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.