ScottishPower Renewables and Peel Ports Group are set to invest over GBP 10 million in The Port of East Anglia in Great Yarmouth to support the construction of ScottishPower's GBP 4 billion East Anglia TWO windfarm. The multi-million-pound investment will fund a significant upgrade of the port's North Terminal to enable the pre-assembly and load-out of the 64 wind turbines for the clean energy project, and will support 100 jobs.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer confirmed the investment, alongside a suite of renewables projects, as he arrived at COP30 in Brazil. The announcement comes as part of broader renewable energy initiatives spanning multiple locations across the UK.

Prime Minister's Statement and National Impact

Prime Minister Keir Starmer emphasized the broader significance of the investment, stating: “It's full speed ahead in our mission to bring about the clean power revolution – delivering energy security, getting bills down for good and generating growth in communities across the UK.” He highlighted the employment benefits, noting the project will be “creating skilled, well-paid jobs across Great Yarmouth, Belfast and Greater Manchester, this is national renewal in action: championing the interests of working people all over the country.”

Starmer also positioned the announcement within international climate commitments, declaring, “I won't let down future generations. At COP30, I will continue to show UK leadership on the world stage to work with others to stand up for our values and our future.”

Port Infrastructure Upgrades and Technical Specifications

The upgrade works in Great Yarmouth will ensure the port can accommodate the latest-generation Siemens Gamesa offshore wind turbines being used on East Anglia TWO, including the 115-meter blades that will be manufactured in Hull. The comprehensive infrastructure improvements will include the construction of a second 'heavy lift' pad at the North Terminal, where the turbine towers will be pre-assembled before being loaded onto the installation vessel.

Additional enhancements will include expanding and improving the port's storage areas to accommodate larger components and the use of larger-capacity cranes. These modifications are specifically designed to handle the scale and technical requirements of the modern offshore wind turbine components.

Industry Leadership and Supply Chain Integration

Charlie Jordan, ScottishPower Renewables' CEO, emphasized the broader economic implications of the investment: “This investment is great news not just for Great Yarmouth and the regional economy – it's a real shot in the arm for the wider UK supply chain, showcasing how it can support the global offshore wind industry as we build more clean power.”

Jordan also highlighted ScottishPower's long-term commitment to the region, noting: “It also signals our continued commitment to the region, almost ten years on from supporting a GBP 5 million investment in the port to enable the construction of our first project, East Anglia ONE, and solidifying Lowestoft as a permanent base for our offshore wind projects in the East of England. These investments help deliver energy security, support jobs, and unlock growth, and it's great to see that come to life right here in Great Yarmouth, in partnership with Peel Ports.”

Claudio Veritiero, CEO of The Port of East Anglia at Peel Ports Group, expressed satisfaction with the continued partnership: “We are very pleased to continue in our long-standing relationship with Scottish Power Renewables with the pre-assembly phase of the East Anglia TWO development, utilizing The Port of East Anglia's fantastic facilities. We're especially proud of the positive impact the project will have on East Anglia, and its significance for the UK's future renewables production, creating green jobs and representing a boost to the local and national economies.”

East Anglia TWO Project Details and Timeline

The East Anglia TWO wind farm is a significant renewable energy development, located 33 km off the Suffolk coast. The project will feature 64 turbines with the capacity to generate up to 960MW of green electricity – enough to power the equivalent of almost one million homes. Offshore construction is expected to get underway in 2027, with the windfarm becoming operational in 2028.

Darren Davidson, UK Vice President for Siemens Energy and Siemens Gamesa, emphasized the project's national significance: “The UK is leading the way in delivering offshore wind projects like East Anglia TWO that will produce enough clean energy to power the equivalent of almost 1 million homes. This is a notable example of how the UK supply chain is delivering the UK's energy transition all along the east coast, from our offshore blade factory in Hull to the port at Great Yarmouth.”

The investment in The Port of East Anglia demonstrates ScottishPower's commitment to the region, which serves as the heart of its UK offshore wind operations, and further cements East Anglia's reputation as a leading hub for the offshore renewables industry. The current investment brings ScottishPower's total investment with companies registered in the East Anglia region to over GBP 62 million in the last five years.

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