ScottishPower Renewables has acquired a new site in Lowestoft’s PowerPark and confirmed it as the long-term home for its UK offshore wind operations.
The company is investing around £8 million to acquire and develop the site on Trinity Road – currently occupied by RJ Pryce (which is moving to a nearby location) – to create a permanent base to support the delivery of its offshore wind projects in the East of England.
The site is a stone’s throw from the company’s operations and maintenance base for the East Anglia ONE offshore windfarm, located on land owned by Associated British Ports at Lowestoft port. It will continue to operate on its existing 30-year lease.
The Trinity Road development is expected to have capacity for around 100 people and will primarily provide an operations and maintenance base for the East Anglia THREE offshore windfarm, which is currently under construction.
Jess Asato, MP for Lowestoft, said: “ScottishPower’s decision to establish Lowestoft as a long-term hub for its UK offshore wind operations is a game-changer for our town, bringing significant economic opportunities. With a multi-million-pound investment, this project will not only support our windfarms, but also create local jobs, boosting employment in green energy. This investment is a key step toward regenerating Lowestoft and positioning it as a leader in the clean energy industry, ensuring long-term benefits for Lowestoft.”