ScottishPower Renewables Development MD, Gillian Noble, has been appointed to the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero Onshore Wind Taskforce.

Chaired by the Rt Hon Ed Miliband MP and Matthieu Hue, CEO of EDF Renewables, the taskforce will bring together key players from Government, industry, regulatory bodies, the financial sector and other relevant organisations to drive forward increased deployment of onshore wind in order to meet net zero, decarbonisation and wider economic goals.  

Speaking about her appointment, Gillian said: “As an established, proven and critical part of the UK energy mix, onshore wind offers a huge opportunity to increase UK energy security. I’m delighted to be joining the taskforce to support the development of a roadmap to get us there.

“Given ScottishPower Renewables’ leading role in the sector, I know that by collaborating across industry to deploy more onshore wind, we’ll not only generate more clean, green electricity, but will also be able to share more community benefit funding to support local ambitions, unlock more environmental and ecology investment, and create more jobs and supply chain opportunities across the country. And we’re ready, willing and able to work together to do just that.”

The core group will be meeting regularly, supported by sub-groups focused on key areas requiring urgent attention to unlock more onshore wind deployment.