A Scottish Renewables YouGov poll shows that “70% of those polled want to see more renewable energy such as wind, solar, wave and tidal” and two-thirds agreed that the next government should “continue to take forward policies that tackle greenhouse gas emissions and climate change”. Rob Forrest, CEO of GreenPower and recently elected to the […]
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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 […]
GreenPower Sponsored SDA Academy Success Continues
GreenPower’s first year of sponsorship of the Scottish Downhill Mountain Biking Association Academy has now come to an end and we have seen some great improvements within the year: Juvenile Jaz Swinton – Confidence has been boosted by his time on the Academy; still developing well with improved results. Adam Suddaby – Moved in to […]
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 […]
Applications Now Open for Carraig Gheal Community Wind Farm Benefit Fund
Applications for the Carraig Gheal Community Wind Farm Benefit Fund can now be submitted for consideration. The fund is divided between two schemes; a micro grant scheme with awards of grants up to £250 available to individuals, constituted and non-constituted groups and the main grant scheme with awards of up to £7,000 available to constituted […]
RSPB Nature of Scotland Awards 2015
GreenPower have sponsored the Community Initiative Award for the second year running. This award will go to an outstanding community-based initiative that benefits nature. The initiative should be developed and led by the people it serves, acting as an inspiration to others and offering real value to the whole community. This award rightly acknowledges the […]
Riverside (1999) Football Club
GreenPower currently sponsor Riverside (1999) Football Club which is a Stirling based youth team who train from St Modan’s High School and The Peak. We sponsor their match day football kits, training kits and match day sweatshirts/jumpers which carry the GreenPower company logo. This is for 2 years up until the end of the 2015/16 […]