Scottish Power Renewables picks Great Yarmouth port for EA2

ScottishPower Renewables has selected Peel Ports Great Yarmouth as its port of choice for pre-assembly on the 960MW East Anglia Two offshore wind farm. 

The agreement will see the various components for the windfarm’s 64 latest-generation offshore wind turbines pre-assembled on shore – including the 192 blades being manufactured at the Siemens Gamesa factory in Hull – before installation offshore. 

Siemens Gamesa turbine components and sections will arrive at the Norfolk site for assembly, before installation in the southern North Sea in 2028.

“It’s fantastic to be working with Peel Ports Great Yarmouth to bring that to life for people and businesses across East Anglia, while showcasing the world-class facilities we have here on our doorstep to support a global industry", said ScottishPower Renewables Managing Director for Offshore Ross Ovens.

Richard Goffin, Port Director, Peel Ports Group said: “We’re very proud that ScottishPower Renewables has once again chosen Great Yarmouth to support this huge project, having previously worked together on the East Anglia One development.

"Great Yarmouth has proved itself to be an outstanding base for the growing offshore renewables market, not just in the southern North Sea but extending further afield, including the North Sea".

Offshore construction for East Anglia Two is expected to get underway in 2027, with the windfarm becoming operational in 2028.