ScottishPower Renewables

⚙️ We’re at the forefront of repowering efforts across our older onshore wind sites, and it’s vital that the UK develops a comprehensive policy for life extension in offshore wind as well – particularly as up to 1/3 of offshore sites could reach the end of their original design life by 2035.   It's been a great opportunity to help shape this excellent RenewableUK report and we look forward to contributing to further discussion around its key recommendations 💚

As the primary piece of our East Anglia Hub Development, East Anglia ONE is our largest offshore windfarm. Spanning 300 km², equivalent to 40,000 football pitches, this vast area hosts 102 Siemens Gamesa offshore turbines, generating 714 MW of clean, renewable energy—enough to power over 700,000 homes 🏡 Over the next decade, East Anglia ONE will be joined by three additional windfarms—EA THREE, EA TWO and EA ONE North,—forming the East Anglia Hub. Collectively, they have the potential to generate over 3.5 GW of wind energy, increasing the number of homes powered to nearly 3.5 million. Through initiatives like these, we are propelling the UK renewables industry forward, leading the nation towards a cleaner, greener future 💪

🌊 Understanding the potential impacts of offshore wind development on marine birds is a critical part of our work. This week marks the start of a new phase of study by the Offshore Wind Strategic Monitoring and Research Forum and JNCC. Phase III will continue to tackle issues related to UK offshore wind development across the UK, aiming to identify evidence gaps and high-priority research to improve understanding of ecological impacts on marine bird populations. We've supported OWSMRF since its inception in 2019, and look forward to participating in this next phase work through to 2026 💚 Learn more about the Forum here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eKy8_Dgj

The Offshore Wind Market Access training sessions hosted by Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult are a fantastic opportunity for any company or individual interested in the offshore wind sector. The February sessions are part of the Connect project and are open to all! Find out more below 👇

Our Ecologists discovered a wee tim'rous beastie at our Carland Cross Windfarm recently 🐭 The Harvest Mouse, or 'Rabbie' as he's been nicknamed in a nod to Rabbie Burns himself, was spotted nesting near the control building on site. And the Cornwall Mammal Group have since conducted surveys which have indicated the tiny rodent is thriving there 💚 Read more here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eHinSQab #HarvestMouse #Ecology #TimorousBeastie #RabbieBurns #Ecology

We're excited to be working with Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult and three other ScotWind projects to support a brand-new Fit for Offshore Renewables (F4OR) programme dedicated exclusively to Scotland’s island and coastal businesses. F4OR aims to help businesses looking to break into the offshore sector, scale up an existing presence in the industry or make the transition to renewables from other sectors. Up to 12 companies will be offered fully funded, expert guidance through the scheme. To find out more, join ORE Catapult for a briefing webinar on Thursday 6th February from 10 to 11am – sign up here 👉 https://lnkd.in/ecpqXiB4 Expressions of Interest are open until 23rd February, click here to fill out yours 👉 https://lnkd.in/e_3c8ms9

👩💻 Working on an innovation in offshore wind? ⌛ There are just a few hours left to apply for Launch Academy 2025! Run by Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult, Launch Academy is a nine-month technology accelerator programme for up to ten companies, aimed at helping them de-risk their innovations and make a real impact in the offshore wind sector. Learn more about the programme and apply here 👉 https://lnkd.in/ezaVGhSe

It was a pleasure to welcome Energy Secretary Ed Miliband and Jess Asato MP to the home and heart of our UK offshore wind operations in Lowestoft to learn more about our multibillion-pound projects and their impact on the East Anglia region. The Secretary was given a tour of the East Anglia ONE base by our operations team, spent time chatting to staff and apprentices and discussed our £8m expansion plans for a further O&M facility to serve East Anglia THREE. Mr Miliband said: “Our mission to become a clean energy superpower is about attracting investment into local communities, creating new jobs and delivering energy security for families and businesses. “This investment is a huge vote of confidence in our mission, supporting economic growth in the region and supporting a new era of clean electricity.” Learn more about our developments in East Anglia here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gYAGT4dB

It's great to see the new SOWEC Innovation Guide published today during #SROffshore25. Delivered in partnership with Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult the Guide shows how the offshore wind industry can use innovation projects to help grow Scotland’s supply chain and deliver more green energy faster. At SPR, we're already exploring how different types of drones, ROVs and other technologies can help de-risk our operations - and it's excellent to see the breadth of innovation on display in the report💚 View the guide here👉 https://lnkd.in/d6YVhRm7

What stands in the way of plans to make offshore wind the backbone of the UK energy system? We’ll be attending #SROffshore25, where a panel of experts including our CEO Charlie Jordan will explore how to make these plans a reality - and how industry, government and the supply chain can best co-ordinate efforts to scale development at pace and power the clean energy sprint forward. Join us on 22 - 23 January, and visit us at Stand E1 - we look forward to seeing you there 💚 #OffshoreWind #ScotWind