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📢Ground officially broken on a game-changing hydrogen milestone!

Work has begun on the expansion of a gas turbine test facility, which will significantly advance the development of hydrogen-fueled turbines – potentially powering millions of homes and businesses, including those in the UK.

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Berwick Bank Wind Farm has received development consent from @scotgov, 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.

🔔 Major boost for UK clean power mission and Scotland’s climate leadership

Today, @scotgov has granted planning consent for SSE’s 4.1GW Berwick Bank Offshore Wind Farm - a pivotal boost for the UK’s Clean Power 2030 mission and Scotland’s net zero ambitions.

🌊 If fully delivered, Berwick Bank will:

🍃 Be the world’s largest offshore wind farm
🏡 Power 6 million+ homes annually
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Increase Scotland’s operational renewable electricity capacity by nearly 25%
📈 Play a central role in achieving the UK’s 50GW offshore wind target by 2030

This is the result of over a decade of meticulous development and planning. It’s also a strong signal of confidence in Scotland’s ability to lead the UK’s clean energy transition.

Click the link below to find out more. 🔗 👇

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📣 Exciting news for Ireland's energy future!

We're moving forward with Platin Power Station in County Meath after our final investment decision. This 170MW station will be crucial for a renewables-led energy system, offering backup during peak demand. ⚡