ScottishPower Advances Green Hydrogen Production at Whitelee Onshore Wind Farm

ScottishPower is teaming up with Black & Veatch and getting a boost from the UK Government to bring a bold new project to life — the Whitelee Green Hydrogen Facility. This cutting-edge development is set to rise next to the UK’s largest onshore wind farm, just outside Glasgow. They’re planning to use wind-powered PEM electrolysis — kicking off with up to 20 MW of capacity — to produce green hydrogen that’ll help cut down emissions from industrial processes and heavy-duty transport.

The compressed hydrogen will be stored right on site, then shipped out to offsite users, all in support of the UK’s journey to hit its net zero targets. This isn’t just about cleaner energy — it’s about changing the game for how we fuel industry and transport with sustainable solutions.

Milestones on the Road Ahead

The team is aiming to lock in planning approval by January 2025, and they’re on track to wrap up the FEED (Front End Engineering Design) by the middle of that year. But this project is doing more than just paving the way for greener fuel — it’s sparking job creation, energising the supply chain, and showing what’s possible when innovation meets real-world needs.

Setting the Standard for Future Hydrogen Infrastructure

What really sets the Whitelee Green Hydrogen Facility apart is how it tackles two big challenges in clean energy: energy storage and the intermittency of renewables. By turning excess wind power into a high-value, transportable form of energy, the project makes a strong case for how hydrogen production can back up renewables — and move us closer to real, lasting industrial decarbonization.