GreenPower International

What GreenPower International does

GreenPower International is a Scottish-owned independent renewable energy developer, builder, owner, and operator founded circa 1999 and headquartered in Alloa, Scotland. The company develops projects across onshore wind, solar, run-of-river hydro, green hydrogen, and EV charging, and operates under a long-term develop-to-own model rather than selling projects at consent. Its operational portfolio includes the 46MW Carraig Gheal Wind Farm (20 turbines, operational since 2013), the 6.26MW Drumduff Wind Farm (built on a former opencast coal mine, operational since 2017), the 156.4MW Griffin Wind Farm (developed by GreenPower and later sold to SSE Renewables), the 500kW Carie Hydro scheme, three smaller single-turbine sites, and asset management mandates for two Thrive Renewables turbines. Capital partners include RPMI Railpen (which holds the Carraig Gheal project debt since 2020) and the European Investment Bank, alongside co-investment JV Green Breeze Energy Ltd with Thrive Renewables.

The company's revenue mix comprises (i) wholesale electricity sales from owned generation assets under medium- to long-term PPAs, (ii) project finance co-investment income, (iii) hydrogen production and dispensing (pre-commercial, with first production targeted 2027), and (iv) third-party asset management and operations services. Its go-to-market is relationship-driven and field-based: direct landowner negotiations for land leases, institutional investor relations for project equity and debt, community-led consultation as a precondition to planning consent, and direct sales to industrial hydrogen off-takers in transport, distilling, and agriculture. The 5-7GW-class development pipeline includes the Argyll Hydrogen Hub (planning approved 2024), Aberlour Hydrogen (premises acquired 2025), Barachander Wind Farm (~65MW), Drumduff Extension (~17MW, consented December 2025), and Neven Point Wind Farm on Eday, Orkney (25-30MW, Works Licence March 2026). All eleven projects combined — six operational, five in development — imply significant forward capacity expansion from current operating MW once consents convert to construction.

The customer base is segmented: landowners (supply side, lease counterparties), institutional investors and pension funds (capital side, Thrive Renewables and RPMI Railpen as repeat counterparties), local communities (community benefit fund recipients, not revenue), and industrial hydrogen buyers (emerging, not yet material). Distribution is exclusively direct; the company does not use consumer or retail channels. Pricing is not publicly disclosed: landowner lease terms, project finance structures, community benefit fund amounts, and future hydrogen pricing are negotiated bilaterally. GreenPower differentiates through its full development-to-ownership model, 25-year track record, values-driven positioning (no carbon offsetting, no nuclear), and active leadership across Scottish Renewables, SOWDF, Solar Energy Scotland, Hydrogen Scotland, and SHINe.

Name

GreenPower International

Legal name

GreenPower (International) Ltd

Website

https://greenpowerinternational.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

GreenPower International is a Scottish-owned independent renewable energy developer that originates, builds, owns, and operates wind, solar, hydro, and green hydrogen projects across the UK, serving landowners, institutional investors, communities, and emerging industrial hydrogen off-takers under a long-term develop-to-own model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Renewable Energy Development

NAICS

Wind Electric Power Generation (221115), Hydroelectric Power Generation (221111), Solar Electric Power Generation (221114), Electric Power Generation (22111)

SIC

Cogeneration Services & Small Power Producers (4991)

akta.pro primary industry

Wind Farm Ownership & Operations (IPP/Utility-Owned Asset Operations) (EUACAFAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Onshore Wind Power Generation (Utility-Scale) (EUACAFAA), Wind Farm Development & Permitting (Greenfield/Brownfield) (EUACAFAE), Contracted Wind Power Generation (PPA/CFD/FiT-backed) (EUACAFAJ), Hydropower Project Development & Permitting (Greenfield, Licensing, Water Rights) (EUAMADAA), Hydropower Plant Development & Permitting (Greenfield/Brownfield) (EUACAEAE), Renewable Energy Infrastructure (FSAAAKAG)

Keywords

• Renewable energy development
• Onshore wind projects
• Green hydrogen production
• Hydroelectric generation
• Renewable asset management

Headquarters

HQ city

Alloa

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Renewable Energy Generation and Sale: GreenPower develops, builds, owns and operates renewable energy projects (wind, solar, hydro, green hydrogen). Revenue is generated by selling clean electricity through medium to long-term power purchase agreements (PPAs) offering route-to-market and seasonal hedging. The long-term objective is for demand sites (EV charging, hydrogen) to be powered by their own generation sites.
2. Project Finance and Equity Investment: GreenPower raises project finance from commercial banks and institutional investors (e.g., European Investment Bank, RPMI Railpen) for construction, then refinances with long-term partners post-construction. The company co-invests its own capital alongside investors.
3. Green Hydrogen Production and Dispensing: Through the Argyll Hydrogen Hub and Aberlour Hydrogen site, GreenPower produces green hydrogen for sale to transport (trucks, heavy vehicles), industrial, and heating customers, enabling decarbonisation services for businesses.
4. Asset Management and Operations Services: GreenPower provides asset management services to third-party wind farm owners, including Auchtygills and Clayfords (both owned by Thrive Renewables), involving financial management, performance monitoring, contracting, reporting, and health, safety and environmental management.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

GreenPower International originates, develops, builds, owns and operates renewable energy projects across wind, solar, hydro and green hydrogen technologies in the UK. The company operates a long-term develop-to-ownership model, selling clean electricity through power purchase agreements (PPAs), producing green hydrogen for transport and industrial customers, and providing third-party asset management services to other wind farm owners.

Product overview

GreenPower International is a renewable energy project developer, builder, owner and operator offering a portfolio of clean energy solutions across wind, solar, hydro, and green hydrogen technologies. The company operates a develop-to-own business model, taking projects from initial concept through design, consultation, planning, construction and long-term operation. Their portfolio includes operational assets such as wind farms (Carraig Gheal, Drumduff, Griffin, Auchtygills, Clayfords, Fordoun) and hydro schemes (Carie Hydro), alongside development projects in green hydrogen (Argyll Hydrogen Hub, Aberlour Hydrogen), wind (Barachander, Drumduff Extension, Neven Point), and EV charging infrastructure. The company focuses on delivering tangible benefits to local communities through funding schemes and local supply chain engagement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• GreenPower Hydrogen: Green hydrogen production, distribution, and refuelling operations for transport, industrial processes, and heating applications.
• GreenPower (International) Ltd

Products and services

• Wind Energy Projects Development, construction, ownership and operation of onshore wind energy projects generating clean electricity for homes and businesses, including operational wind farms such as the 46MW Carraig Gheal and 6.26MW Drumduff.
• Solar Energy Projects Development and operation of solar photovoltaic projects generating renewable electricity from sunlight for sale to homes and businesses.
• Hydro Energy Projects Development and operation of run-of-river hydroelectric schemes generating power from water flow, exemplified by the 500kW Carie Hydro project in Highland Perthshire.
• Green Hydrogen Production and Dispensing Production, distribution and dispensing of green hydrogen as an alternative fuel for transport (trucks, heavy vehicles), industrial processes, and heating applications, supporting decarbonisation of regional businesses in Speyside and Argyll.
• EV Charging Infrastructure Installation and operation of electric vehicle charging hubs to support the transition to electric transportation.
• Renewable Energy Asset Management Services Asset management services to third-party wind farm owners involving financial management, performance monitoring using SCADA systems, contracting, reporting, and health, safety and environmental management.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1 million MWh of green electricity generated in first 10 years by Carraig Gheal Wind Farm
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NatureScotcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGreenPower has worked in partnership with NatureScot (Scotland's nature agency) to improve public access to nature near its wind farm developments, including the installation of low-impact boardwalks at Blawhorn Moss National Nature Reserve adjacent to Drumduff Wind Farm. NatureScot also collaborates on environmental impact assessments for project developments.
• RSPB (Royal Society for the Protection of Birds)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGreenPower has established long-term relationships with the RSPB to work constructively on challenges for nature, people, and climate. GreenPower sponsors the Community Initiative Award at the Nature of Scotland Awards (RSPB) and collaborates on biodiversity and environmental management at project sites.
• Scottish RenewablescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGreenPower CEO Rob Forrest was a founder of Scottish Renewables and chaired its board of directors. The company is an active member advocating for robust National Planning Frameworks and leading renewable energy targets.
• Solar Energy ScotlandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGreenPower Director of Development George Baxter is the current vice-chair of Solar Energy Scotland. The company is an active member advocating for solar energy's role in Scotland's Net Zero targets.
• Scottish Onshore Wind Developers Forum (SOWDF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGreenPower is a founding member of the SOWDF, which brings together leading onshore wind developers and operators to ensure the sector has a strong voice in Scotland. Forum members collectively have over 6GW of onshore wind in development.
• Highland RenewablescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGreenPower Director George Baxter was a founder of Highland Renewables. The company maintains active membership and collaboration in this regional renewable energy group.
• Hydrogen ScotlandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGreenPower is a member of Hydrogen Scotland, participating in the Scottish hydrogen sector's research, development, and deployment initiatives.
• Scottish Hydrogen Innovation Network (SHINe)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGreenPower Hydrogen's Technical Project Managers participate in SHINe's annual hydrogen workshops, which bring together stakeholders to accelerate the use of clean hydrogen technologies in Scotland, sharing practical experience on hydrogen off-takers, planning/consenting, and demonstration project integration.
• Forest and Land ScotlandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGreenPower undertook a joint initiative with Forest and Land Scotland to construct the 35km access track at Carraig Gheal Wind Farm, which doubles as a strategic timber haul route.
• Argyll and Bute CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGreenPower works with Argyll and Bute Council on planning applications, community benefit administration (Funding Connections event in Oban), and the Argyll Hydrogen Hub planning approval. The council hosts the Argyll and Bute Renewable Alliance, which GreenPower participates in.
• Local Suppliers (A&L McCrae, McNaughtons Hauliers, others)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal businesses including A&L McCrae (quarry aggregate), McNaughtons Hauliers (haulage), and others provide goods and services for GreenPower projects. A&L McCrae continues to support ongoing maintenance of Carraig Gheal access tracks. Tower sections were built in Machrihanish in Argyll. Maintenance is undertaken by teams based in Oban and Kintyre.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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