ScottishPower has won two offshore wind contracts in the sixth allocation round (AR6) of the Contracts for Difference scheme.
It has been awarded CfDs for its East Anglia TWO and East Anglia THREE wind farms. The contracts will deliver more than 1,000MW of clean, green electricity – enough to power the equivalent of more than one million homes.
Keith Anderson, ScottishPower CEO said: “Offshore wind is back on track after last year’s misstep which is great news for consumers. The only solution to weaning the UK off volatile fossil fuels which are the root cause of increasing bills is more clean, green energy.
“This auction’s success shows this tried and tested investment mechanism, replicated globally, delivers exactly the scale of action needed, with billions of pounds to be pumped into the British economy replacing aging, polluting infrastructure.
“Now the Government and GB Energy should focus efforts on supporting new green technologies to unleash their potential, replicate offshore wind’s success and deliver on their ambition of making Britain a clean energy global superpower.”
The East Anglia HUB is supporting the transformation of East Anglia into a world leader in offshore wind energy. Creating a source of vital green energy to keep homes, businesses and communities powered, providing energy security and contributing to reaching the UK's net zero targets.