14 September 2017 The joint venture partners in the Carraig Gheal Wind Farm, GreenPower and the Ampere Equity Fund, managed by DIF, are pleased to announce that a senior debt funding package has been put in place for the re-finance of the 46MW wind farm. Financial close for the transaction was achieved on 14th September […]
£11.4m project financing for the Drumduff Wind Farm
Green Breeze Energy Ltd, a joint venture between GreenPower (International) Ltd (“GreenPower”) and Thrive Renewables plc (“Thrive”) has today concluded financing arrangements for its Drumduff Wind Farm situated in West Lothian, central Scotland. Achieving this milestone triggers the commencement of the construction of the wind farm which will commence generation in summer 2017. A senior […]
Concrete Garden in Possilpark wins Community Initiative Award
GreenPower were delighted to attend and sponsor the RSPB Nature of Scotland Awards dinner held on 24 November 2016 in Edinburgh. Hosted by wildlife TV presenter Chris Packham, the awards celebrated Scottish conservation’s outstanding success stories. The event brought together around 300 key decision-makers and supporters involved in Scotland’s nature conservation industry. During the awards presentation, […]
Carraig Gheal Community Benefit Fund Helps Fund “it’s a far cry to Loch Awe” Book
Dalmally Historical Assocation was recently successful in applying for a main grant from the Carraig Gheal Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund to help fund the publication of a local history book “it’s a far cry to Loch Awe”. Over £1,600 was awarded enabling the association to publish the detailed knowledge of the history […]
SDA Academy Training Day
Owner and CEO of GreenPower, Rob Forrest, has long been an avid cyclist and supporter of mountain biking since the late 80’s. Having competed in road cycling at a younger age, he made the swap to mountain biking thinking it was a safer sport, little did he know. Whilst never competing in mountain biking, he […]
Wind and Solar Combine to Bring Local Benefits
Kilmelford and Kilninver community are celebrating a good start to the New Year with the successful installation of roof top solar panels on their Village Hall. Courtesy of a grant from the Carraig Gheal Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund (Fund), the wind has effectively helped harness the power of the sun to ensure the village […]
Rob Forrest, CEO, Elected to Scottish Renewables Board of Directors
Rob Forrest, GreenPower’s owner and CEO, is delighted to announce he has been elected to the Scottish Renewables Board of Directors. Rob was one of the founders of the Scottish Renewables back in the late 1990’s and was its first Chief Executive, continuing to serve as a Director for 11 years. When he stood down […]
Celebrating Nature
The RSPB’s ‘Nature of Scotland Awards’ were held last night in Edinburgh at a glittering ceremony hosted by Iolo Williams, TV nature presenter, author and former RSPB officer. The event, now in its fourth year, recognizes the hard work and achievements of individuals, organisations and communities who do so much to help conserve and protect […]
GreenPower Enlists the Help of Local MPs to Fight the UK Government’s Attack on Renewable Energy
The management team at GreenPower were delighted to welcome Tasmina Ahmed-Sheikh OBE, MP for Ochil & South Perthshire, and Steven Paterson, MP for Stirling, to the company’s offices in Alloa last week. Our two local MPs were keen to find out first-hand how UK Government’s recent proposals to remove support for renewable energy are impacting […]
The GreenPower Revolution Continues
GreenPower are delighted to announce the successful commissioning of their Carie hydro scheme in Perthshire. This 500kW hydro scheme is located on the Carie Burn on the south side of Loch Rannoch, near the Kilvrecht Campsite. It is now generating and will provide enough power to supply the needs of over 350 homes. The developer […]