SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the month of April
SCOTTISH POWER PLC
(Translation of Registrant’s Name Into English)
CORPORATE OFFICE, 1 ATLANTIC QUAY, GLASGOW, G2 8SP
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.)
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Yes No X
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FORM 6-K: TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Notification by Scottish Power plc, dated April 27, 2006, of Windfarm Approval
SCOTTISHPOWER RECEIVES APPROVAL FOR EUROPE'S LARGEST WINDFARM
ScottishPower was today granted final planning approval to construct Europe's
largest on-shore windfarm, the 322MW Whitelee project south of Glasgow. The 140
turbine project would provide enough green energy to power 200,000 homes.
ScottishPower's Chief Executive, Philip Bowman, said "This project is of
national importance and would make a significant contribution towards Scotland's
renewable energy target for 2010. Subject to Board approval Whitelee would be
our second large scale windfarm in Scotland's Central Belt and another excellent
example of how large projects can be developed close to population centres,
existing electricity grid and road infrastructure.
"The successful development of Whitelee highlights the importance of clarity and
consistency from the Government in the operation of its Renewables Obligation
(RO). It is vital that the integrity of the RO policy and its implementation
remains intact, otherwise investment confidence will be damaged and the UK's
renewables' target threatened."
ScottishPower is already the largest generator of wind power in the UK with 288
MW operational and 75 MW currently under construction. Including Whitelee,
ScottishPower has had a further four projects totalling over 400MW approved for
construction over the past few months.
Further Information:
Jennifer Lawton Investor Relations Director 0141 636 4527
David Ross Group Investor Relations Manager 0141 566 4853
Simon McMillan Group Media Relations Manager 0141 566 4875
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
| /s/ Scottish Power plc | ||||
| (Registrant) | ||||
| Date: April 27, 2006 |
By: |
/s/ Donald McPherson | ||
| Donald McPherson | ||||
| Deputy Company Secretary | ||||