ScottishPower’s Giant Leap into Clean Energy—And 300 Fresh Jobs!
ScottishPower is pulling out the big bucks: a whopping £2 billion earmarked for a 2019 “clean‑energy” plan. That’s not just money—it’s also a promise of 300 brand‑new jobs, because who doesn’t love the idea of a greener workplace?
Going 100% Renewable: The Gas Stations Are History
With the sale of all their gas power stations, the company has officially tossed the coal‑age behind them. Their new mission? 100% renewable power, and nothing but the cleanest of energies.
Big Moves: New Public EV Charging Service & 50MW Battery Storage
- ScottishPower is rolling out a public electric‑vehicle charging network, making it easier than ever to power up your rides.
- They’re also investing in a 50‑megawatt battery storage system at Whitelee, the UK’s largest offshore wind farm—because even wind needs a little backup.
CEO’s Take on the Future
Keith Anderson, the chief executive, said the investment breakdown: “This plan is a historic milestone for us and a vote of confidence in the UK’s commitment to decarbonise.” He added that in a world full of uncertainties, the UK must deliver both industrial and energy strategy—and that’s exactly what ScottishPower is doing.
“Consumers want reliable, clean and affordable energy.” Anderson promised that as long as the government sticks to sensible climate policies, ScottishPower will keep the money rolling in.
Now that the gas stations are sold, the next chapter is all about cleaner, smarter power that helps the UK decarbonise faster. The big plans focus on electrifying the economy where it matters most—transport and heating.
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