ScottishPower Renewables

East Anglia TWO continues to move at pace 🚀 We’ve welcomed HSM Offshore Energy BV on board to deliver a 5,100mt offshore high-voltage substation and a 3,700mt jacket foundation for our 960MW EA2 offshore windfarm. Initial engineering works for the substation began last summer under an early work agreement. Construction is expected to start in Q4 2025, with the jacket and topside ready for installation in 2027 🏗️ SPR Managing Director for Offshore Ross Ovens said: “This contract is a great example of the innovative and forward-thinking approach we took to securing quality supply chain partners for the project at the earliest opportunity and means we can hit the ground running to begin construction later this year. I can’t wait to see the project take shape.” 💚 Learn more 👉 https://lnkd.in/e2ygB9Wr

🌞 Great to welcome members of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero to our visitor centre at Whitelee Windfarm. We couldn’t have asked for better weather for a bus tour of the site, where we had insightful discussions on energy market reform. 💚 #RenewableEnergy #NetZero #EnergyPolicy #WhiteleeWindfarm

Our MachairWind team had a fantastic time on Mull and Iona last week, meeting with local communities!   After our recent meetings with fishermen and the community council, we returned to the islands to host two public drop-in events – one on South Mull and one on Iona. This time, our engineers and environmental consultants joined us, sparking lots of interest in how the windfarm will be built, the materials we'll use, and insights from our survey work so far.   We had a good turnout with both familiar and new faces, engaging in discussions about the project's opportunities and capturing suggestions for future engagement, including extending our educational engagement beyond the classroom – a huge thanks to all who attended 💚   We'll be back out again later this year – stay tuned!   #MachairWind #RenewableEnergy #OffshoreWind

Cybersecurity might not be the first thing that comes to mind when we think about renewable energy, but it’s one of the biggest challenges we face. At the RenewableUK Cyber Conference, Barry Carruthers spoke about the urgent need to protect energy systems. As the energy industry accelerates its transition to renewables, the importance of cybersecurity has never been greater. With power grids, windfarms, solar plants, and battery storage systems becoming more interconnected, the risk of cyber threats targeting critical infrastructure is rising. The RUK Cyber Security Seminar brought together all parts of the supply chain to discuss potential cyber threats and to uncover innovative strategies in the evolving renewable energy sector. 💚 #CyberSecurity #RenewableEnergy #EnergySecurity #DigitalTransformation

The Fit4Offshore Renewables (F4OR) programme is a great opportunity for island and coastal community-based companies and for Scotland as a whole. It’s particularly exciting to see that four companies within Argyll & Bute, where our MachairWind offshore project will be based, have been successful and will join this year’s F4OR cohort: Ocean Ecology Ltd, MacLeod Construction Ltd, Shearwater Marine Services and SAMS Enterprise 🌟   By sponsoring this programme, alongside other developers, we are taking positive steps towards making offshore wind in Scotland a success! #OffshoreWind #Renewables #Innovation

Projects like these are the perfect way for us to demonstrate our commitment to Lowestoft and improving the natural ecology and local habitats of marine mammals and birds. 🕊️ We always strive to have a positive impact on the environment wherever we go, and our work in East Anglia is no different. We can’t wait to see the Kittiwake Hotels in use this nesting season! 🐣

📢 Scottish Renewables and Offshore Wind Developers Call on UK Government to Rule Out Zonal Pricing 📢 A coalition of 17 offshore wind developers, representing 33GW of Scotland’s future clean power capacity, has joined Scottish Renewables and leading trade bodies in urging the UK Government to rule out zonal pricing and commit to workable market reforms that support investment and benefit consumers. Scotland’s renewable electricity generation is central to the UK’s clean energy future, with offshore wind set to play a leading role in delivering affordable, secure power. However, zonal pricing proposals pose an unmanageable risk, threatening project viability, jobs and supply chain growth. In a letter to Prime Minister Keir Starmer MP and First Minister John Swinney MSP, the industry has warned that policy uncertainty would stall investment at a critical time for the UK’s energy transition. Scottish Renewables is calling for a Reformed National Market, ensuring stable policies that keep energy costs low, accelerate deployment and secure investment in the UK’s clean energy future. 📄 Read the full press release: https://lnkd.in/gr6TFMEz. #REMA #zonalpricing #cleanpower #offshorewind

Ahead of International Women's Day, we caught up with some of our female graduates to find out about what this year’s theme #AccelerateAction means to them 💚 Find out more from Holly Barlow, Emma MacDonald and Samantha Chinyoka below 👇 https://lnkd.in/e6fi6P3R #INWD25 #AccelerateAction

🌟 International Women's Day: Accelerate Action for Gender Equality 🌟 Tomorrow, we celebrate the incredible achievements of women around the world. However, it's also a reminder of the work still needed to achieve true gender equality. Accelerate Action means taking quick and clear steps to break down the barriers and biases women face every day, both at work and in their personal lives. We need to pick up the pace and push harder to make the world fairer for everyone. Hear from Gillian Noble, our Managing Director of Onshore Origination and Development and chair of the ScottishPower D&I Committee, explaining why she believes gender equality is essential in achieving our business objectives💪🌍 #InternationalWomensDay #GenderEquality #AccelerateAction #IWD2025

Norfolk’s largest careers, skills and innovation event for young people kicks off tomorrow, giving 14 to 17 year olds the opportunity to explore potential career opportunities across different sectors 💚 The nearby East Anglia HUB is the heart of our UK offshore wind operations, so we look forward to attending and inspiring the next generation of green workers in the Renewables industry! #FestivalOfKnowledge2025 #SupportingTheFuture