GreenPower are delighted to announce that it has been selected as one of three finalists in the Best Green Business category of the Forth Valley Chamber of Commerce Business Awards 2015 which will take place at the DoubleTree by Hilton Dunblane Hydro on March 19th. The Ministry of Defence are the main sponsors of these […]
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Strichen Project Now In Construction Phase
The two turbines at Clayfords and Auchtygills which make up the Strichen project are now well into the construction phase with the foundations having been laid for each. The turbines, a pair of Enercon-E48 machines, will have a combined capacity of 1.6MW, a tip height of 80m and export the generated electricity to the National […]
GreenPower Turbine at Fordoun Begins Generating Electricity
GreenPower has just finished constructing an EWT 500kW turbine at Fordoun near Laurencekirk and as of yesterday this has been generating electricity which is being exported to the National Grid. The construction from start to finish only took 8 weeks.
GreenPower sponsors and presents the Community Initiative Award at RSPB Nature of Scotland Awards
The third annual RSPB Nature of Scotland Awards held at the Sheraton Grand Hotel in Edinburgh on 20th November was hosted by author, naturalist and TV presenter Chris Packham where GreenPower was delighted to sponsor the Community Initiative Award. Phil Parkin, one of the Directors of GreenPower, said “GreenPower are delighted to sponsor the Community […]
GreenPower sponsors establishment of new Academy for Scottish Downhill Mountain Biking Association (SDA)
Our three year funding package aims to raise the profile of the sport and help the SDA secure a firm basis for their ongoing activities. GreenPower’s support will enable 12 riders a year to receive the benefits of coaching and advice to help them improve their overall ranking. Riders have been drawn from each of […]
Clackmannanshire Business Awards – Green Business of the Year
GreenPower was delighted to be awarded the ‘Green Business of the Year’ at the recent Clackmannanshire Business Awards held in Alloa earlier this month organised by the Alloa Advertiser, in partnership with Ceteris, Clackmannanshire Business and Business Gateway. Phil Parkin, one of the Directors of GreenPower, said, ‘The event was a very professionally organised and […]
Millenderdale Planning Application Submitted
GreenPower is pleased to confirm that a planning application has been lodged with South Ayrshire Council for a wind farm near Lendalfoot, South Ayrshire. Further details of the application including the Environmental Statement can be found on the Millenderdale project page here.
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.
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 […]
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 […]