We’re proud to share that we’ve recently sponsored and provided new jackets for Currie FC girls’ U12 football team known as the Currie Bees – building on our previous support for the boys’ U13 teams at Currie Star FC. Robert Forrest, GreenPower CEO said: “For us, this isn’t just about new kit. It’s about reinforcing […]
GreenPower North Argyll Community Newsletter
Our GreenPower community newsletter provides an update on a range of activities and initiatives we have recently been involved in within the North Argyll areas surrounding our Carraig Gheal Wind Farm and proposed Barachander project. The newsletter highlights our Community Benefit Awards, which have supported a variety of local groups and projects, as well as […]
Oban High geography and environmental science pupils learn about Wind Farm design
Last Wednesday, a mixed class of Geography and Environmental Science pupils from Oban High School took part in the ‘Design a Wind Farm’ workshop session run by four members of the team from local, independent Scottish renewables developer, GreenPower. The class was introduced to the project development process, covering key concepts including mapping design constraints […]
Welcome for 3-turbine extension at Drumduff, West Lothian
GreenPower and Thrive Renewables are delighted to announce that planning consent has now been approved by West Lothian Council for the amendment to the three turbine Drumduff Wind Farm Extension. The consented changes to the development consist of: The development is an extension to the existing Drumduff Wind Farm located north of Blackridge, West Lothian, […]
Plans Submitted for New Landing Point to Facilitate Wind Farm While Protecting Pier Operations and Ferry Service
Scottish renewable energy company GreenPower has submitted a planning application for a new landing point on Eday to enable the development of the proposed Neven Point Wind Farm, while safeguarding the island’s pier operations and ferry service. It was submitted on the 3rd September and is now open for consultation following validation by Orkney Islands […]
Congratulations to every winner and shortlisted projects at the RSPB Nature of Scotland Awards
GreenPower was proud to once again sponsor the RSPB Nature of Scotland Awards, for the twelfth year in a row, and extends its warm congratulations to every shortlisted project and the superb winners. The Nature of Scotland Award is dedicated to celebrating the people, projects and partnerships that work tirelessly to protect species and habitats […]
GreenPower Sponsors New Jackets for the Currie Star Under 13’s Football Teams
We’re proud to announce that GreenPower has stepped up to support another Scottish community by sponsoring brand-new training jackets for the 36 players involved in Currie Star under 13’s football teams. The partnership came about through our very own Nick Forgan, who not only works with us here at GreenPower, but also volunteers as a […]
Wind turbine maintenance in action at Carraig Gheal Wind Farm
Keeping a close eye on wind turbine performance and regular maintenance is important to the GreenPower Operations Team. Their proactive approach ensures our turbines continue to perform efficiently throughout their operational life — and potentially beyond. In October, ahead of the winter season and the windiest period of the year, one of our turbine’s blade […]
GreenPower support staff member at international orienteering competitions
Last month, GreenPower staff member, Eddie Narbett, competed for Great Britain at the European Orienteering Championships in Belgium and the World Cup Orienteering Final in Switzerland. GreenPower were pleased to support Eddie during these events and were thrilled to see him achieve a 5th place in the relay event. “I was grateful to be given […]
Oban Mountain Rescue Command Vehicle fit-out among winners in local wind farm funding round
£10,000 has been awarded to the Oban Mountain Rescue Team to fit out a new command vehicle in the latest round of successful community fund applications to the Carraig Gheal Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund Steering Group which is chaired and managed by members of the local community closest to the wind farm. The Oban […]