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Berwick Bank Wind Farm has received development consent from The Scottish Government, clearing the final major approval to progress this game-changing renewable energy project. We spoke with Paul Cooley Director of Offshore Wind at SSE Renewables, who highlighted the immense scale and national and global significance of Berwick Bank: 🔹At 4.1GW, it would become the largest offshore wind farm in the world if fully delivered, capable of powering over six million homes annually 🔹 It would be expected to over £8billion in economic value to the UK and create around 9,300 UK jobs at peak construction, including 4,650 in Scotland 🔹 It could boost Scotland’s operational renewable electricity capacity by nearly 25%, accelerating the journey to net zero by 2045 Paul described it as: “A fantastic achievement not just for SSE, but for Scotland – and for our collective effort to tackle climate change.”   Watch the video below to find out more.

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Monika Rathi, Head of India at Vena Energy, will be speaking at the 13th Annual Conference on Wind Power in India this week. Joined by industry leaders in the wind power sector, Monika will present on wind-solar hybrid projects and the valuable lessons learnt from our pioneering work in this space through the commissioning of Gudadur project near Gadag, Karnataka.  With India having tapped barely 7% of its available onshore wind potential and requiring roughly 100 GW of new wind capacity to meet the government's 500 GW non-fossil fuel target by 2030, hybrid solutions are more critical than ever. As one of the leading developers in the hybrid space, be sure to catch Monika as she shares her experiences and insights with the wider industry to help accelerate India's transition to clean energy. Register here: https://lnkd.in/g3VWyCAr #VenaEnergy #RenewableEnergy #HybridEnergy #EnergyTransition #WindEnergyIndia  

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🌬️ Showcasing Clyde Wind Farm’s £20M+ investment in Scottish communities 🌱 Clyde Wind Farm, a joint venture between SSE plc, Greencoat UK Wind PLC, and GLIL CORPORATE HOLDINGS LIMITED, has reached a major milestone – with £20.8 million invested in 1,000+ community projects across Scotland’s southern uplands since 2012. Clyde is one of Europe’s largest onshore wind farms. From Biggar to Moffat, local and regional community benefit funds have supported local priorities – from youth opportunities and community assets to tackling fuel poverty. At a recent showcase event in Biggar, nearly 100 attendees gathered to reflect on the lasting impact of this partnership between the wind farm and local communities. ⚡Read more in the comments below. #Sustainability #CommunityImpact #RenewableEnergy #WindPower #Scotland

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Inverness energy firm Aurora Energy Services is to create up to 350 new jobs 📈 The business said the expansion is in reaction to a "wide range of growth opportunities". Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eaEwaRsU

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RWE UK Country Chair, Tom Glover, joined Modo Energy’s Transmission podcast to explore some of the biggest questions facing the UK power market. Highlights include: 🔥 Gas in a renewables-led grid – from baseload to ‘fire brigade’, gas generation is evolving fast. Tom discusses its new role as flexible backup and what’s needed to keep it secure and sustainable. ⚙️ Decarbonising dispatchable power – with CCS and hydrogen-to-power on the horizon, Tom discusses the essential role these assets have for decarbonisation of the wider economy. 🌬️ Reinvigorating wind in GB – as Allocation Round 7 approaches, how can we make sure the next wave of wind projects gets built? 📊 Market vs planning – does the UK need a more coordinated approach, or should we continue to let competition lead the way? Watch in full: https://lnkd.in/ev-4tMTm

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This is OnPath Energy’s Middle Muir Wind Farm in South Lanarkshire, Scotland. As part of Brookfield Renewable’s portfolio of companies, the OnPath Energy site generates around 51 MW of clean energy. Its impact extends beyond power through the OnPath Together project, which provides community funding, business development, and training opportunities, empowering residents, businesses, and landowners in the just transition to net zero.

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We’re proud to support ScottishPower Renewables, Iberdrola and Masdar (Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company) in the GBP3.6 billion (eq: USD4.8 billion) green financing of the East Anglia THREE offshore wind farm off the coast of Suffolk in the UK. Part of the East Anglia Hub, this is one of the world’s largest offshore wind farm projects. As Mandated Lead Arranger and Hedging Bank, we will help deliver a 1.4GW project to power approximately 1.3 million UK homes and drive the country’s energy transition forward. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gYZamJjE #SustainableFinance #OffshoreWind

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OnPath Energy, part of Brookfield Asset Management, has reached financial close on the 33.4 MW Mill Rig Wind Farm in South Lanarkshire, Scotland. OnPath secured long-term financing with NatWest and an offtake agreement with an undisclosed US technology company for the subsidy-free wind farm. “Reaching financial close marks the culmination of many months of hard work across all of our project teams and has been achieved thanks to a collaborative approach across our key suppliers, advisors and lenders, harnessing the strong relationships we’ve developed,” said Oliver Hartley, Finance Director at OnPath Energy. “Being part of the Brookfield ecosystem supports us through access to capital and PPA markets, which in the case of Mill Rig includes securing a long-term offtake agreement with a US technology company as well as finance from NatWest. Mill Rig is an important project for OnPath and we’re thrilled to have reached this important stage in its development.” The project is being delivered with support from Wilson Forest Products, civil engineers RJ McLeod (Contractors) Limited, and six turbines from Nordex Group. Civil works are already well advanced, with infrastructure completed and turbine foundations in place. Kristofer Gibson, NatWest Project Finance, commented: “We are delighted to provide OnPath Energy with this bilateral financing to enable the construction of Mill Rig Wind Farm. “The transaction marks our continued support to the onshore wind sector and strengthens our relationship with a leading player in the UK energy transition.” Over its lifetime, Mill Rig will contribute £5 million to a community benefit fund for local residents, as well as around £18 million in business rates for South Lanarkshire Council. OnPath Energy currently has 252 MW of operational capacity in the UK, with a further 550 MW of consented projects and around 3 GW in development. https://lnkd.in/g36Qx4mK #cleanenergy

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