Despite the challenging times we find ourselves in, GreenPower is gearing up to do its bit to meet the Climate Emergency declared by both the UK and Scottish Governments – in recognition of the greatest threat posed to people and nature across the globe – climate change. When the economy does begin to pick up […]
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Policy Response – GreenPower Response to NPF4
GreenPower’s response to NPF4.
Next Round of Funding Open for the Carraig Gheal Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund
The next round of funding for main grants from the Carraig Gheal Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund is now open with a closing date of 31st July 2020. The last round of funding closed on 31st January. Due to the current Coronavirus lockdown, the Steering Group was unable to meet in person but instead held […]
GreenPower Supports Celebration of Scotland’s Nature Champions
GreenPower, a leading independent Scottish renewable energy company, is delighted to announce it is to sponsor the Community Initiative Award for the 7th year. The RSPB Nature of Scotland Awards 2020 recognise excellence, innovation and outstanding achievement in nature conservation and are co-sponsored by Scottish Natural Heritage. Nominations and applications are open until 1 June. […]
RPMI Railpen and GreenPower secure deal on Carraig Gheal Wind Farm
12th March 2020 GreenPower is delighted to announce it has secured a new finance partner with the sale of a 90% majority stake in its 46MW Carraig Gheal Wind Farm in Argyll and Bute, Scotland to RPMI Railpen (“Railpen”), which manages £30 billion of assets on behalf of the railways pension schemes. The independent Scottish […]
Drumduff Bike, Bog and Wood Feasibility Study
GreenPower has co-funded this feasibility report with Scottish Natural Heritage and LEADER funding and looks forward to discussing with the Blackridge Community which paths and bike routes they wish to see taken forward.
GreenPower is Recruiting
Do you want to work on making a difference to the climate emergency? These jobs might be for you. Scottish renewable energy company GreenPower, based in Alloa, is looking for dynamic people to join its highly skilled team. Land and Estates Manager securing and managing land for renewable development Development Manager(s) delivering green energy projects […]
SDA Academy Riders Selected
This is the SDA Academy’s 6th year, so 72 riders have now had the chance of some expert coaching and it is great to see so many previous pupils challenging for podium places. Colin Houston, Chair of the Scottish Downhill Association expressed his thanks to GreenPower for their on-going support “we have seen some great […]
Congratulations to ‘Back from the Brink: Saving our Small Blue’, Winners of the Nature of Scotland Community Initiative Award
GreenPower staff and guests were delighted to attend the RSPB Nature of Scotland Awards last night. The event, this year hosted by Gordon Buchanan and Ewan McIlwraith, is a celebration of the fantastic work being carried out by groups and individuals to help safeguard Scotland’s natural environment. The Community Initiative Award which GreenPower has sponsored […]
GreenPower Helps Boost Visitor Numbers to RSPB Black Devon Wetlands
GreenPower is delighted that its sponsorship of RSPB Black Devon Wetlands events is encouraging more people than ever to visit the reserve and engage with the remarkable and diverse nature that can be found there. Seonaid Mason, Senior Development Officer for RSPB Scotland, said that the two new interpretation panels which include information on the […]