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ScottishPower to repower Whitelee Wind Farm

Analysis based on 7 articles · First reported Jul 22, 2026 · Last updated Jul 23, 2026

Sentiment
40
Attention
3
Articles
7
Market Impact
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Market Impact

The repowering project strengthens Iberdrola — ScottishPower's renewable energy portfolio and supports UK energy security, potentially boosting investor confidence in Iberdrola. The £1.5 billion investment and associated supply chain opportunities are positive for the UK renewable energy sector and related industries.

Renewable Energy Utilities
Event Summary

Iberdrola — ScottishPower, part of Iberdrola, announced a £1.5 billion plan to repower and double the capacity of the Whitelee Wind Farm in United Kingdom — Scotland from 539 MW to 1 GW. The project will replace 215 existing turbines with 124 larger ones, increasing the number of homes powered from 350,000 to 650,000. The development is expected to create hundreds of jobs, generate £330 million in GVA for the Scottish economy, and provide £500 million in supply chain opportunities. Community benefits include an enlarged fund of £5 million per year and potential partial community ownership. The plans have been lodged with the Scotland — Scottish Government's Energy Consents Unit, with a planning application due in December 2027 and operations targeted by 2035. Iberdrola — ScottishPower also reported a 17% increase in EBITDA to £1.7 billion for H1 2026, supported by grid investments and the acquisition of Electricity North West.

Key Actions
90 Iberdrola — ScottishPower announced repowering plan Whitelee Wind Farm
60 Iberdrola — ScottishPower reported EBITDA increase
50 Iberdrola — ScottishPower lodged plans with Scotland — Scottish Government
40 Iberdrola — ScottishPower acquired Electricity North West
20 Iberdrola — ScottishPower sold metering business
Entities Involved
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Whitelee Wind Farm
Whitelee Wind Farm is the subject of the repowering, which will double its capacity and extend its operational life. The project transforms it into a 1 GW facility, enhancing its role as the UK's largest onshore wind farm.
Importance 100.0 Sentiment 70.0
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Iberdrola — ScottishPower
Iberdrola — ScottishPower is the parent company driving the Whitelee repowering project, which aligns with its £24 billion investment plan. The project enhances its renewable capacity and market position.
Importance 90.0 Sentiment 60.0
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Iberdrola
Iberdrola, as the Spanish parent group, benefits from the strategic investment in UK renewables, reinforcing its global clean energy footprint.
Importance 70.0 Sentiment 55.0
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United Kingdom — Scotland
United Kingdom — Scotland gains significant economic benefits, including £330 million GVA, hundreds of jobs, and community funds, reinforcing its position as a leader in renewable energy.
Importance 65.0 Sentiment 55.0
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United Kingdom
The UK benefits from increased energy security, job creation, and supply chain development through the Whitelee repowering, supporting its net-zero targets.
Importance 60.0 Sentiment 50.0
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Scotland — Scottish Government
The Scotland — Scottish Government's Energy Consents Unit received the plans for review, playing a regulatory role in approving the project.
Importance 50.0 Sentiment 40.0
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Charles Jordan
Charles Jordan, as CEO of Iberdrola — ScottishPower, is the key spokesperson for the project, emphasizing its importance for repowering standards and community benefits.
Importance 40.0 Sentiment 30.0
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Paul Anderson (businessman)
Keith Anderson, Iberdrola — ScottishPower CEO, highlighted the strategic importance of repowering for UK energy security and supply chains.
Importance 30.0 Sentiment 25.0
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United Kingdom — East Renfrewshire
United Kingdom — East Renfrewshire is one of the council areas hosting the wind farm and will receive increased community benefit funding.
Importance 25.0 Sentiment 30.0
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United Kingdom — East Ayrshire
United Kingdom — East Ayrshire is a council area benefiting from community funds and economic activity from the wind farm.
Importance 25.0 Sentiment 30.0
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United Kingdom — South Lanarkshire
United Kingdom — South Lanarkshire is a council area that receives community benefit and hosts part of the wind farm.
Importance 25.0 Sentiment 30.0
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United Kingdom — Forestry and Land Scotland
United Kingdom — Forestry and Land Scotland is a landowner collaborating with Iberdrola — ScottishPower to secure the site's future.
Importance 20.0 Sentiment 20.0
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Scotland — Scottish Water
Scotland — Scottish Water is a landowner involved in the project, supporting the repowering plans.
Importance 20.0 Sentiment 20.0
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Siemens
Siemens manufactured turbines for Whitelee's earlier extensions, but its role in the repowering is not specified.
Importance 15.0 Sentiment 20.0
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Alstom
Alstom supplied turbines for previous extensions, but its involvement in the repowering is not detailed.
Importance 15.0 Sentiment 20.0
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Relationships
United Kingdom related ↔ Scotland — Scottish Government
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