EAST ANGLIA ONE
Local involvement As part of its commitment to the region, ScottishPower Renewables has worked with a significant number of companies and is developing many local partnerships. Over the last year, supply chain events have been held at a number of locations and £100,000 worth of sponsorship put in place with the East of England Energy Group (EEEGR) for five events throughout 2016. A detailed Skills Strategy for East Anglia ONE has been created and agreed with local councils setting out plans to develop a skilled local workforce who can access the employment opportunities within the offshore wind industry. The University of East Anglia has become part of the ScottishPower Foundation scholarship scheme and four postgraduate scholarship places will be funded at UEA by ScottishPower Renewables. These places are available to postgraduate students looking to continue their education in energy engineering or environmental studies. The education of young professionals is vital in the shaping of the energy industry’s future and providing a skilled workforce to service our major projects.
East Anglia ONE timeline 2016 More surveys both onshore and offshore
Award of key supply contracts
2017 Onshore construction begins
Fabrication works commence for key equipment
2018 Offshore construction begins 2019 Construction of turbines begins and first power generated 2020 Commissioning and full operation
Other projects 2015 Application for consent for East Anglia THREE submitted 2019 Application for consent for East Anglia TWO submitted 2020 If consented, the East Anglia THREE 1,200 megawatt windfarm may begin construction with the potential of 2,900 jobs and £248 million contribution to the local economy during construction East Anglia ONE survey activity gets underway on River Deben
Application for consent for East Anglia ONE North 25 | SUFFOLK DIRECTOR SUMMER 2016