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Capita confirmed all colleagues working on their contract with the energy supplier in the UK have been placed at risk of redundancy.
news.stv.tvHere’s the latest on ScottishPower based on public reporting up to now.
- Hydrogen projects pause: ScottishPower paused its UK green hydrogen development plans despite securing CfD subsidies for Cromarty (10 MW) and Whitelee (7 MW) projects. This reflects current market challenges for green hydrogen, even with government support, and indicates the company remains cautiously optimistic about the technology but prioritizes project viability and timing.[1]
- Grid and offshore cable investments: The company has been involved in large-scale grid upgrades to move wind power from Scotland to England, including substantial funding support to upgrade offshore cables, signaling ongoing focus on enabling more renewable capacity to reach consumers.[4]
- Renewables footprint and business model: ScottishPower Renewables operates under the Iberdrola umbrella and continues to emphasize wind (onshore and offshore) and other low-carbon generation within its broader strategy of regulated networks and low-carbon generation.[6][8]
- Employment and contracts: Media coverage has noted shifts in contracts and potential job risk related to restructuring or relocation of certain UK activities, reflecting broader industry workforce adjustments in energy services and renewables.[5]
- Public-facing status: General coverage about ScottishPower includes energy price discussions, regulatory scrutiny, and customer service considerations, as with other major UK energy suppliers, though specifics vary by event and period.[2][9]
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