Leading independent Scottish renewables developer GreenPower [1] has celebrated the 10th anniversary of its first major wind farm project, Carraig Gheal [2], in North Argyll. The 46MW project, which was completed in October 2013, and supplies the equivalent of 32,000 households in Scotland with clean energy every year. Carraig Gheal Wind Farm has generated well […]
The Argyll Hydrogen Hub Takes Big Step Forward
– detailed plans submitted to Argyll and Bute Council for approval Local wind farm operator and Scottish-owned independent green energy company GreenPower has submitted a planning application to establish a green hydrogen production and distribution centre at the Glenshellach Industrial Estate in Oban. GreenPower, who developed and operate the 46MW Carraig Gheal wind farm […]
GreenPower Backs Highland Renewables and Tourism in World Leading Partnership
GreenPower is delighted to be a founding partner of Highland Renewables, a new partnership of renewable energy companies and Highland Tourism Community Interest Company to deliver a world leading sustainable region. Business leaders from the renewable energy and tourism sectors attended the launch event on Thursday, 3 August, at Inverness Town House. The event was […]
GreenPower Makes 10th Year Commitment to Scottish Mountain Biking
As bikers from across the world gather in Scotland this week for the UCI Cycling World Championships, leading Scottish renewable energy business GreenPower has announced continued support for the Scottish Downhill Mountain Biking Association (SDA), and will be the Association’s main sponsor for a 10th successive year. GreenPower has provided the Association with over £85,000 […]
Local Wind Farm Operator Announces Plans for Sister Wind Project in Argyll
GreenPower is pleased to announce plans for Barachander Wind Farm, the sister project to the existing GreenPower developed wind farm at Carraig Gheal, near Kilchrenan, in Argyll. A planning application will be submitted in early 2024 following public and statutory consultation, alongside detailed environmental assessment. GreenPower, which is one of Scotland’s leading and long standing […]
Local Wind Farm Operator Submits Planning Application for 3 Turbine Extension to Drumduff Wind Farm
Leading independent Scottish renewable energy operator GreenPower, has submitted a planning application to extend the 3-turbine Drumduff Wind Farm, located near Blackridge in West Lothian. The development will comprise of up to three turbines and an expected generation capacity of 15MW, bringing the overall Drumduff Wind Farm to 6 turbines and the combined onsite generation […]
GreenPower Submission to Scottish Energy Strategy and Just Transition Plan
The Scottish Government is consulting on a new Energy Strategy and ‘Just Transition’ Plan for Scotland. Key points made by GreenPower in its response: Good draft but put carbon capture in the same bucket as nuclear. CCUS will likely slow the process of the transition, and is arguably directly against the interests of the renewables […]
RSPB Nature of Scotland Awards – ‘Community Initiative’ Goes Public
GreenPower has announced it is to continue sponsorship of the RSPB Community Initiative Award into an 11th year. This Award, part of the annual Nature of Scotland Awards, goes to the community project that the judges believe has clearly demonstrated how nature has benefitted from their actions. This year for the first time the short […]
Local Wind Farm Operator Provides Additional Support to Extend Boardwalk at Blawhorn Moss
GreenPower and Thrive Renewables, owner and operators of Drumduff Wind Farm, near Blackridge in West Lothian, are pleased to confirm further support to extend environmentally friendly access boardwalks at Blawhorn Moss National Nature Reserve. These additional paths will provide further opportunities for local people around Blackridge to enjoy and explore more of the National Nature […]
Thank You to Residents of Eday for Attending Wind Farm Consultation Open Day
A very successful open day and exhibition was held in the Eday Heritage Centre on Thursday 25th August which saw nearly half of the island’s residents attend to find out about the latest plans for the proposed Neven Point Wind Farm. The project is currently in the pre-application stage and the latest proposals were unveiled, […]