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Carraig Gheal Wind Farm Fund Consultation Summary

Following the consultation deadline a summary of responses was produced and circulated which can be downloaded here. GreenPower remains committed to delivering the fund and has been reviewing the options for administration in light of comments made. GreenPower is looking forward to establishing an operational fund with communities in early 2014.

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Carie Hydro Electric Scheme Approved

Carie received planning permission on the 24th of December having had the CAR licence granted by SEPA a few days earlier. Carie is a 500 kW hydro station which will be located on the southern side of Loch Rannoch, Perthshire. It is located on Forestry Commission land. Over the coming months we will be liaising […]

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Scottish Green Energy Awards

On 5th December 2013 we celebrated with over one thousand industry representatives and their guests the success of the Scottish renewable energy industry at the Scottish Green Energy Awards held at the National Museum of Scotland. This prestigious event rewarded organisations, projects and individuals who have demonstrated outstanding performance. GreenPower’s Director Phil Parkin was honoured […]

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Carie Planning Application Submitted

GreenPower is pleased to confirm that a planning application has been lodged with Perth and Kinross Council for a run of river hydro electric generating station on the Carie Burn, South Rannoch Forest, Tayside. The Proposed Development will comprise a powerhouse, tailrace and outfall, one main intake and three secondary intakes, pipelines connecting each intake […]

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Millenderdale Wind Farm Exhibition Panels

Please find below the information panels used for the February 2013 public exhibition for the proposed Millenderdale Wind Farm. To view the February 2013 project information leaflet please click here. Site Infrastructure Design Evolution Site Access / Entrance Cumulative Landscape and Visual Assessment VP3 View B734 Pinclanty/Balligmorrie VP5 Lendalfoot VP7 A714 South of Pinwherry Technical […]

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Millenderdale Wind Farm Exhibition Panels

Please find below the information panels used for the public exhibition for the proposed Millenderdale Wind Farm which can also be viewed in Girvan library. Ballantrae library has indicated that due to limited space they are unable to accomodate them. Site Identification Layout Considerations Technical Considerations Project Benefits VP2 View West from B734 near Balligmore […]

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