Iberdrola Plans Major Upgrade for Whitelee Wind Farm
Iberdrola, through its UK subsidiary ScottishPower, plans to invest €1.8 billion in repowering Whitelee, the UK's largest onshore wind farm. The project aims to nearly double the site's capacity to around 1,000 MW.
Iberdrola, via its UK arm ScottishPower, has announced plans to significantly upgrade Whitelee, the United Kingdom's largest onshore wind farm. The proposed project involves an investment of approximately €1.8 billion.
The initiative will see the existing wind turbines replaced with newer, more powerful models. This upgrade is expected to increase Whitelee's installed capacity from its current 539 MW to around 1,000 MW. Once completed, the repowered facility will be capable of generating enough clean electricity to supply over 1.5 million people.
The project is part of Iberdrola's broader investment strategy in the UK through ScottishPower. The company plans to invest £28 billion by 2028 in electrification, electricity grids, and renewable energy. The Whitelee upgrade is a key component of this commitment.
Beyond energy generation, the repowering project is projected to contribute approximately €380 million in gross value added to the Scottish economy over the next decade and support hundreds of jobs. The move aims to bolster the UK's energy security and self-sufficiency through increased domestic renewable power.