East Anglia 2 (EA2) Offshore Wind Farm Project: Turbine Order

ScottishPower Renewables has announced a £1bn ($1.2bn) agreement with Siemens Gamesa to supply 15MW turbines for the East Anglia 2 (EA2) offshore wind farm in the UK. The wind farm sits 33 kilometers off the east coast of England and has a capacity of nearly 1GW.

As per the agreement signed, the Siemens Gamesa will provide 64 of its SG 14-236 DD offshore wind turbines. Each featuring a rotor diameter of 236m, to the project in the southern North Sea off the Suffolk coast.

“Our ambitious plan to transform Britain into a clean energy superpower will revitalize our industrial heartlands and remove obstacles to growth in our hardworking communities.

By acting swiftly and proactively, the UK has a chance to pioneer the industries of tomorrow – partnering with companies like ScottishPower and Siemens Energy. This will deliver true energy security, lower energy bills, and create new jobs and supply chains across the UK.”

Investing in UK’s growing renewable sector

“This major investment is a powerful vote of confidence in the UK’s burgeoning renewable energy industry, and will fuel our clean energy future – supporting skilled jobs and green economic growth in Hull and across the country.

Offshore wind is the cornerstone of our mission to deliver clean power by 2030. Every new turbine installed in our waters bolsters our energy security, shields consumers, and combats the climate crisis.

We are committed to making the UK a global clean energy superpower. We will support industry to build cleaner, more resilient supply chains worldwide, and drive significant new investment into our national infrastructure.”

“Today’s announcement demonstrates the real-world impact of Britain’s Clean Power Mission. Our East Anglia projects are generating UK jobs, UK supply chain contracts, and UK-produced green energy.

Speeding up the rollout of more projects similar to East Anglia 2 will provide a significant lift to the UK’s supply chain. This will embolden companies like Siemens Gamesa to invest in facilities such as their blade factory in Hull.

Britain’s clean power goals remain ambitious but achievable. We’ve doubled our own investment and are prepared to collaborate closely with the Government to overcome barriers and build more projects like this, along with the necessary electricity networks to distribute homegrown renewable power across the country.”

East Anglia 2 will cost about 4 billion pounds and will generate 960 megawatts (MW), enough to power nearly one million homes.

Blade Manufacturing

Siemens Gamesa will make the turbine’s blades at its factory in Hull.

The contract award comes on the heels of ScottishPower’s pledge to double its UK investment from £12 billion to £24 billion over the 2024 to 2028 period.

East Anglia 2 (EA2) Offshore Wind Farm Project Factsheet

Project Overview

Location: 33 km off Suffolk coast, southern North Sea, UK

Total Investment: £4 billion

Developer: ScottishPower Renewables

Technical Specifications

Capacity: 960 MW

Power Output: Can supply ~1 million homes

Number of Turbines: 64

Turbine Model: Siemens Gamesa SG 14-236 DD

Turbine Capacity: 15 MW each

Rotor Diameter: 236m

East Anglia 2 Supply Chain

Turbine Supply Agreement: £1bn ($1.2bn) with Siemens Gamesa

Blade Manufacturing: Hull factory, UK

Economic Impact

Part of ScottishPower’s increased UK investment (£24bn for 2024-2028)

Creates UK jobs and strengthens local supply chains

Supports Hull’s manufacturing sector

Strategic Importance of the East Anglia 2

Contributes to UK’s clean energy targets

Enhances energy security

Supports UK’s position as clean energy superpower

Promotes domestic green manufacturing

Project Benefits

Increases renewable energy capacity

Reduces carbon emissions

Creates skilled employment opportunities

Strengthens UK’s energy independence

Supports local economic growth