GreenPower held a number of community consultation events in September on our Barachander Wind Farm proposal in north Argyll. Drop in sessions and exhibitions were held in Portsonachan, Taynuilt, and Kilchrenan. An additional event was held in Oban High School focused on our Argyll Hydrogen Hub planning application which was also submitted this month to […]
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RSPB’s Nature of Scotland Awards – Community Initiative Award to be decided by Public Vote
On Wednesday evening I attended the Scottish Parliament to witness the shortlisting of this year’s nature champions who are working hard to safeguards Scotland’s nature and habitats. There are a wide range of categories, including the Community Initiative Award which GreenPower sponsors, so there was a great turn out of nature enthusiast hoping that their […]
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 […]
Cub Scouts Trip to Carraig Gheal Wind Farm
GreenPower, the operator and developer of local wind farm Carraig Gheal, enjoyed hosting 19 cub scouts from the 1st Argyll (Lorn) Scout Group last week. (11th September) George Baxter, Director of Development at GreenPower, said: “We were delighted to host a visit of the 1st Argyll Scout Group. They were so curious and enthusiastic to […]
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 […]
Peat and Wind – A Great Double Act
In the middle of the UK’s Wind Energy Week, we are delighted to launch our short film about Drumduff Wind Farm and Blawhorn Moss National Nature Reserve. The film, made by Scottish producer James Gray, highlights the recently completed work to extend the low-impact boardwalks across Blawhorn Moss. Part-funded by Drumduff Wind Farm and NatureScot, […]
Rain Doesn’t Dampen Spirits at Blackridge Gala Day 2023
The annual Gala Day held in Blackridge, West Lothian, is one of the main events in the village calendar, and this year, a team from GreenPower hosted a stand of fun activities for attendees. Whilst the rain poured down at Westrigg Park, some folk were able to shelter in the GreenPower tent, where they could […]
GreenPower Staff Explore the Delights of Ury Riverside Park
GreenPower’s summer Team Event this year included a very special visit to the Ury Riverside Park, near Inverurie – to see up close the hard work and dedication of the local community at this ground-breaking and inspirational community project. The Ury project was Best Community Initiative winner at the last RSPB Nature of Scotland Awards, […]