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/LONDON, July 22, 2026, 9:00 BST, RENEWABLE MARKET WATCH™/ ScottishPower Renewables (SPR) has announced plans for a GBP 1.5 billion repowering project that will double the generation capacity of Whitelee, the UK’s premier onshore wind farm. This strategic investment is designed to significantly strengthen the nation’s energy security, support the creation of hundreds of skilled jobs, and unlock GBP 500 million in new opportunities for the domestic supply chain, reinforcing SPR’s leadership in the UK renewable energy sector.

/LONDON, July 25, 2025, 10:30 BST, IRENA, RENEWABLE MARKET WATCH™/ Total installed costs for renewable energy decreased by over 10% for all technologies between 2023 and 2024, except for solar (very small increase), offshore wind, which remained stable, and bioenergy, where costs increased by 16%.

/DUBLIN, IRELAND, July 23, 2025, 10:30 IST, RENEWABLE MARKET WATCH™/ The Irish government has approved a significant €3.5 billion investment in the country's electricity grid infrastructure, covering the period from 2026 to 2030. This is the largest single investment in Ireland’s electricity network in its history. This transformative initiative will enhance the country’s energy security, support economic growth, and accelerate the transition to renewable energy.