SSE signs PPA for 83.4MW share of Sanquhar II wind farm
By Global Infrastructure Sherpa · Feb 26, 2026
SSE Energy Markets has entered a long-term power purchase agreement with CWP for 33% of output from the 308MW Sanquhar 2 wind farm in Dumfries and Galloway, totaling 83.4MW.
Deal Analysis
SSE Energy Markets' power purchase agreement (PPA) with CWP for 83.4MW, representing 33% of the output from the 308MW Sanquhar II wind farm in Scotland, signifies a continued commitment to renewable energy procurement. This long-term agreement secures a substantial portion of clean energy generation for SSE, contributing to its decarbonization goals and bolstering its energy supply portfolio. While the financial terms remain undisclosed, the PPA provides CWP with revenue certainty for a significant portion of the wind farm's output, facilitating project financing and operational stability.
The deal is notable for the scale of the capacity involved (83.4MW) and the participation of established players in the renewable energy sector, namely SSE Energy Markets as the offtaker and CWP as the developer. This agreement underscores the growing trend of utilities securing renewable energy through PPAs to meet increasing demand for clean energy and comply with regulatory mandates. The location in Scotland, a region with abundant wind resources and a supportive policy environment for renewable energy development, further enhances the strategic importance of this deal.
- 83.4 MW capacity secured by SSE Energy Markets.
- Long-term PPA provides revenue certainty for CWP.
- Involves established players: SSE Energy Markets and CWP.
- Located in Scotland, a region with strong wind resources.
Market Context: The onshore wind sector is experiencing significant growth, driven by increasing demand for renewable energy and supportive government policies. PPAs are a common mechanism for financing and operating wind farms, providing developers with guaranteed revenue streams and utilities with access to clean energy.
Source Intelligence
KEY DETAILS
The deal covers 33% of the output from the 308MW Sanquhar 2 wind farm. "Off-take deal covers capacity from CWP's 308MW onshore wind farm in Scotland"
First power is anticipated in the third quarter of 2026. "first power anticipated in the third quarter of 2026"
The deal is for 47 months. "Under the 47-month deal"
SSE Energy Markets' CfD route-to-market portfolio increases to 2.83GW. "SSE Energy Markets said the agreement increases its CfD route-to-market portfolio to 2.83GW"
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Capacity
The company said the offtake share totals 83.4MW
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Location
Sanquhar 2 wind farm in Dumfries and Galloway.
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PPA Details
SSE Energy Markets has entered a long-term power purchase agreement with CWP
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Announcement
26 February 2026
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COD
full commercial operations targeted for the fourth quarter of 2026.
PARTIES MENTIONED IN SOURCE
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SSE Energy Markets
buyer
"SSE Energy Markets has entered a long-term power purchase agreement with CWP"
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CWP
seller
"SSE Energy Markets has entered a long-term power purchase agreement with CWP"
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SSE Energy Supply Limited
buyer
"Under the 47-month deal, SSE Energy Supply Limited will provide fixed-price route-to-market services including balancing risk management and associated charges, and will buy 33% of the project’s REGO certificates."
Market Context
This deal is part of the Onshore Wind sector in Scotland.
1 of 69 Onshore Wind deals tracked this month · Updated daily
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