Conor Watson who is studying for a Masters in Mechanical Engineering at Heriot Watt University was an intern with GreenPower over the summer and here explains how he spent his time with team: I am 22 and about to start my final year studying for a Masters in Mechanical Engineering at Heriot Watt University. I […]
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Scottish Renewable Energy Festival – Internships at GreenPower
Following on from Tom’s commentary yesterday on being an intern with GreenPower, here are some thoughts from Daniel Harper who was also an intern with GreenPower over the summer: I’m currently a student at the University of Aberdeen and I’m about to go into my final year studying for a Masters in Mechanical and Electrical […]
Scottish Renewable Energy Festival – Internships at GreenPower
Over the next few days we will feature short commentries from a few people who have had internships with GreenPower. This first one is from Tom Meophan: Sustainability has to be viewed with an aim to do more good instead of simply doing less harm, and widespread renewables presents a great opportunity to achieve this. […]
Scottish Renewable Energy Festival – GreenPower Supports Global Climate Strike
As part of the Scottish Renewable Energy Festival, and on its own merit of course, GreenPower staff supported the climate strike today, and joined the 300-strong demonstration outside Stirling Council headquarters. There are dozens of protests across Scotland today as part of the global strike action by young people, and school students had appealed to […]
Scottish Renewable Energy Festival – Question Time Debate at Oban High School
GreenPower took part in a Question Time debate in Oban High School with Geography and Environmental Science students and Eco-club members as part of the Scottish Renewable Energy Festival on 17th September. On the panel, chaired by GreenPower’s George Baxter, were local councillors Jim Lynch and Kieron Green. Discussion focussed on what actions are needed […]
Scottish Renewable Energy Festival – How Scots and tourists learned to love windfarms
As part of the Scottish Renewable Energy Festival, George Baxter, Director of Development at GreenPower, reflects on renewables in the time of a climate emergency which has also been published in The Herald. This week sees the inaugural Scottish Renewable Energy Festival and following news that the the UN’s 26th climate change conference comes to […]
Congratulations to Thrive Renewables
Congratulations to Thrive Renewables on Their 25th Anniversary! Rob Forrest, CEO of GreenPower, was delighted to attend the celebrations with Thrive at Avonmouth wind farm in Bristol. GreenPower has worked closely with Thrive on the award winning three turbine Drumduff project in West Lothian which is a joint venture between GreenPower and Thrive.
Land & Estates Manager and Development Manager(s) – Immediate Vacancies
Do you want to be part of a team that delivers green energy projects to the highest standards? These jobs might be for you. We are looking for dynamic and experienced people to join our highly skilled team in the following positions: Land and Estates Manager securing and managing land for renewable development Development Manager(s) […]
GreenPower Riding Success in Bulgaria
One of our Elite Privateer sponsored riders, George, was racing in the IXS Downhill Series race in Bulgaria last weekend. After a run of some bad luck at the start of the season – some mechanical problems etc. – George had a seemless, problem free weekend and his speed and outright skill showed through – […]
Record Turnout for the UK/SDA National Downhill Event at Fort William
GreenPower sponsored rider Mikayla Parten managed a very respectable 5th place at the UK/SDA National Downhill event at Fort William on the 12th May. She was in good company and was on the podium alongside the winner and current World Champion Rachel Atherton. The event had attracted over 360 entries including a number of elite […]