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The decision by The Scottish Government to grant consent for the offshore array of Berwick Bank Wind Farm is hugely welcome. This marks the last major consent necessary for this ground-breaking project to move forward. I’m very proud we’ve reached this milestone in the project’s development. Our team at SSE Renewables has developed a fantastic project which will boost Scotland’s operational renewable electricity capacity by nearly 25% and that’s down to more than a decade of meticulous development and design work by our team. Berwick Bank Wind Farm is a truly consequential project. At more than 4GW, Berwick Bank has the potential to play a pivotal role in meeting the UK Government’s Clean Power 2030 mission, as well as Scotland’s climate and decarbonisation goals. Berwick Bank has the potential to rapidly scale up Scotland’s operational renewable energy capacity and accelerate the delivery of homegrown, affordable and secure clean energy to UK consumers. This is a major step forward for Scotland, for the UK, and for the clean energy transition. #BerwickBank #OffshoreWind #CleanPower2030 #NetZeroScotland #GreenJobs #EnergySecurity #UKEnergyPolicy #SSERenewables

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.

🔔 A landmark moment for UK clean energy and Scottish climate leadership We’re proud to share that The Scottish Government has granted planning consent for our 4.1GW Berwick Bank Offshore Wind Farm—a major milestone for SSE plc and a pivotal boost for the UK’s Clean Power 2030 mission. If fully delivered, Berwick Bank will be a project of global scale, and become the world's biggest offshore wind farm. This consent is the result of over a decade of dedicated development and planning by our team at SSE Renewables. It’s also a strong vote of confidence in Scotland’s ability to lead the UK’s clean energy transition. We’re excited to take the next steps in delivering this nationally and globally significant project. #BerwickBank #OffshoreWind #CleanPower2030 #NetZeroScotland #GreenJobs #EnergySecurity #UKEnergyPolicy

Yesterday, SSE Renewables was proud to take part in the Government Industry Forum on Offshore Wind - a gathering of key stakeholders focused on accelerating the development of a successful offshore wind sector in Ireland.   We welcomed the constructive dialogue and were encouraged by the shared commitment to overcoming barriers across planning, grid and port infrastructure to ensure delivery of vital Phase 1 projects like Arklow Bank Wind Park 2.   Thank you to Taoiseach Micheál Martin, Minister Darragh O'Brien TD and Minister Timmy Dooley for convening this important forum. Offshore wind is central to delivering a secure and sustainable energy future for Ireland, and we’re ready to play our part.

📢 Hear about our plans to redevelop Kingsmountain and Dunneill Wind Farms SSE Renewables is engaging with the local community on plans for Crumhach Wind Farm – a proposed 100MW project that would encompass repowering our Kingsmountain and Dunneill sites plus additional greenfield development, nearly tripling renewable output. 📍 Public consultation events are taking place this week: Dromore West Community Centre – Wed 23 July | 2–8pm  The Old Schoolhouse, Templeboy – Thu 24 July | 2–8pm 💻 If you can't make it in person, a virtual consultation room, project materials, and an online feedback form will be available at: https://lnkd.in/ek4EU8Hm from 23 July to 3 September. 🔗 Read the full press release: https://lnkd.in/ewjZNeWn Let’s build on our legacy of delivery clean energy in County Sligo and the North-West. 

Yesterday, our Head of Offshore for Ireland, James O'Hara , met with Minister for Marine, Timmy Dooley TD, for a productive discussion on the future of offshore wind in Ireland. We provided an update on Arklow Bank Wind Park 2 and explored the broader potential of offshore wind to support Ireland’s clean energy ambitions. The industry can be transformative for regional development, and we look forward to working with both Darragh O'Brien TD and Timmy Dooley in the years to come to deliver that vision. 

🗣️ Have your say on Dogger Bank D – Consultation open until 5 August! There’s still time to take part in the statutory consultation for Dogger Bank D, the proposed fourth phase of the world’s largest offshore wind farm currently under construction. More than 400 people have already participated through our in-person events and online webinars — and there’s still an opportunity for you to get involved. 📅 The consultation is open until 11:59pm on 5 August 2025. 📽️ Missed a webinar? You can watch the presentation and access all consultation documents here: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/ep3ADi_e Dogger Bank D is being jointly developed by SSE Renewables and Equinor. 💡 Learn more about the project and share your feedback: 👉 https://lnkd.in/es9FHdmK

👣 À l'occasion de sa visite sur le chantier du parc éolien de Chaintrix-Bierges et Vélye, Franck Leroy, Président d'Épernay Agglo Champagne, a présenté les grandes orientations du plan climat-air-énergie territorial. 🌱 Dans le cadre de sa stratégie de transition énergétique, l’agglomération s’est engagée à atteindre la neutralité carbone à l’horizon 2050. 🌬️ Dans cette perspective, la mise en service du parc éolien de Chaintrix-Bierges et Vélye constitue une étape importante vers la réalisation de cet objectif ambitieux. 👍 La réduction de la consommation énergétique, couplée au développement massif des énergies renouvelables, représente la réponse la plus efficace aux enjeux liés au changement climatique.

We’re powering the transition to net zero ⚡ The energy sector is key to meeting the Paris Agreement’s 1.5°C global warming limit target. At SSE, we’re focused on electricity infrastructure as the catalyst for decarbonisation. Through our £17.5 billion investment programme, we’re rapidly: ✅ Building renewables ✅ Expanding system flexibility ✅ Strengthening electricity networks Whilst we aim to: 🎯 Cut carbon intensity by 80% 🎯 Reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 72.5% 🎯 Reduce absolute GHG emissions from use of sold products by 50% 🎯 Engage with 90% of suppliers to set science-based targets by 2030 The energy transition is happening — and we’re accelerating it. 🔗 Learn more in our Sustainability Report, linked in the comments below.

🚨 Big news for the UK’s clean energy future. Today’s UK Government decision to maintain a national energy market provides strategically important reassurance for the UK’s renewables-led transition and our Clean Power 2030 goals. At SSE plc, we’ve consistently warned that zonal pricing would increase risk and cost—undermining investment in critical Scottish renewables and jeopardising offshore wind targets. This clarity is especially vital ahead of Allocation Round 7 (AR7) of the CfD scheme—one of the last real chances to secure the scale of investment needed to deliver affordable, homegrown clean energy. We now look forward to the UK Government finalising AR7 rules to ensure the most ambitious and competitive auction yet. #CleanPower2030 #OffshoreWind #EnergyTransition #CfD #NetZero #UKEnergy