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We are one of the leading voices in the critical role hydropower can play in a low carbon electricity future and in bringing jobs and investment to the communities that host them and the broader economy.
We are a leading member of the British Hydropower Association, with our CEO, Alex Reading, the current Chairman.
This page provides our latest news and the latest news from the wider hydropower industry.
Green Highland ensures Welsh hydroelectric power station keeps providing vital, clean power
18 October 2024 PRESS RELEASE Green Highland ensures Welsh hydroelectric power station keeps providing vital, clean power Green Highland was selected to provide mechanical service support to the overhaul of the Unit 1 turbine generator at the Maentwrog Hydro-electric power station in North Wales. The contract has seen Green Highland utilise their expertise…
Green Highland was proud to join the visit of Labour Shadow Secretary of State for Scotland, Ian Murray MP, to Swiss energy storage project to talk about the world leading services they deliver
Green Highland was proud to join the visit of Labour Shadow Secretary of State for Scotland, Ian Murray MP, to Swiss energy storage project to talk about the world leading services they deliver. Labour Shadow Secretary of State for Scotland, Ian Murray MP, visits Switzerland’s Nant de Drance Pumped Storage Hydro project. Visit alongside Glen…
Green Highland announces new supervisory board to drive next stage of growth
20 October 2023 PRESS RELEASE Green Highland is delighted to announce the appointments of Peter MacLennan and Michael Rendsburg to their supervisory board as they continue to make significant progress towards establishing themselves as one of the global Hydropower Operations and Maintenance leaders. The general management will continue to be held by Alex Reading. Peter…
Green Highland demonstrates the power of hydro to SNP Energy & Net Zero lead
Green Highland were delighted to host SNP spokesperson for Energy Security & Net Zero, Alan Brown MP, to their Head Office in Perth and also show him one of the hydropower projects that are providing vital, zero-carbon power. The team showed the MP how they were managing over 50 projects across Scotland from their Scottish-based…
Green Highland delivering world-class support for vital green hydropower in Europe and Africa
Green Highland’s UK centre of operational and maintenance excellence is supporting Voith Hydro to provide management, operation and maintenance services for two run-of-river hydropower schemes, consisting of 12 units, in the Carpathian Mountains of Romania. The team have installed an interface device, enabling secure visibility of operations at their control centre in Perth, Scotland. The…
Green Highland is leading the way to ensure hydropower continues to deliver critical energy
Hydropower has been crucial in delivering vital clean, predictable power to homes and businesses for over a century. Hydropower projects are the perfect solution to reduce dependency on carbon-emitting fossil fuels by providing predictable power, storage, and high generation levels in the winter months when demand is at its highest. The Green Highland team is…
New report sets out the vital role hydropower could play in keeping our lights on
Hydropower can realistically provide an additional 1 GW of energy under the right policy framework within a quick timeline, according to a new report. The Energy Informatics Group at the University of Birmingham was commissioned by the British Hydropower Association (BHA) to assess the future potential of hydropower in the UK. The report concludes that…