Iberdrola starts construction of a new base for its East Anglia offshore wind farms

ScottishPower Renewables, the renewables subsidiary of Iberdrola Group in the UK, is making progress on the development of its offshore wind operations in the UK with the start of work to build a new base in Lowestoft, in the East Anglia region.

Works have begun with the demolition of the former facilities on Trinity Road, which will make way for a new centre designed specifically to support the Group's offshore operations.

The new facility, whose construction is scheduled to be completed in early 2027, will involve an investment of more than €10 million and will cover around 6,000 m². The three-storey building will house offices and administrative spaces, a control room and a marine coordination centre, with capacity for around 100 professionals.

The future base will strengthen Iberdrola's presence in Lowestoft, one of the main hubs for its offshore wind operations in the UK, complementing the existing East Anglia ONE base.

The contract award to local construction firm R G Carter raises ScottishPower Renewables' investment in the regional supply chain to more than €113 million for the first time, with more than 100 local and regional companies already involved in the development of the offshore wind industry.

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