Green energy company ScottishPower Renewables (SPR) and Peel Ports Group are set to invest over £10 million in the Port of East Anglia in Great Yarmouth to support the construction of ScottishPower's £4 billion East Anglia TWO windfarm.

The multi-million pound investment will fund a significant upgrade of the port's North Terminal, ensuring it can accommodate the latest-generation Siemens Gamesa offshore wind turbines, including the massive 115-metre blades manufactured in Hull. The upgrade works will support 100 jobs and include:

• The construction of a second 'heavy lift' pad for turbine pre-assembly.

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• Expansion and enhancements to the port's storage areas for larger components.

• Accommodation for larger capacity cranes.

SPR's CEO, Charlie Jordan, said the investment is great news not just for Great Yarmouth but is a "real shot in the arm for the wider UK supply chain," showcasing its ability to support the global offshore wind industry. The investment brings ScottishPower's commitment with companies registered in the East Anglia region to over £62 million in the last five years.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer confirmed the investment, stating it is part of a mission to bring about the "clean power revolution—delivering energy security, getting bills down for good and generating growth in communities across the UK."

The East Anglia TWO windfarm will comprise 64 turbines with the capacity to generate up to 960MW of green electricity, enough to power the equivalent of almost one million homes. Offshore construction is expected to get underway in 2027, with the windfarm becoming operational in 2028.