MachairWind will build on SPR’s long-standing presence and positive track record as a responsible onshore wind developer and good neighbour across Argyll and Bute - investing in and working with local communities and businesses, to realise the benefits of renewable energy.
Small donations fund
The MachairWind project is keen to support organisations and projects across the communities of Islay, Jura, Colonsay, Mull & Iona.
We are delighted to offer donations of up to £500 to local initiatives based in these communities for activities including (but not restricted to):
We are currently finalising our small donation fund, if you think your organisation might be eligible then please get in contact with is using the email below.
Applications are reviewed on a quarterly basis and individual organisations are limited to one application per year.
The Small Donations Fund is unable to support:
- Organisations/Groups that promote any kind of discrimination
- Religious organisations, trade unions or political parties
- Projects or initiatives that only benefit a single individual or family
- Projects that require funding for salaries or other direct running costs
- Funding for ‘bricks and mortar’ construction projects
For any questions related to the Small Donations Fund please email machairwind@scottishpower.com
Skills and education
We see skills as an important way to add value to the local area so are creating a skills strategy for MachairWind. SPR has delivered great education programmes across Argyll & Bute over the years through our onshore wind projects and we are keen to continue making a valuable contribution in this way through the development of the MachairWind project.
An example of a successful skills strategy on another one of our offshore windfarms is our East Anglia ONE.
In conjunction with Fugro, we hosted a STEM event on Islay for children aged 5 to 12 years old. They were given the opportunity to build model wind turbines and put their learning to the test, encouraging their curiosity about renewable energy and STEM subjects.What did you have to say?
Quotes
I liked the triangle turbine because it had lots of bits on it.
Rosa, 5 years old
I like two things, the pump on the floating turbine and that the blades can change angle.
Joseph, 9 years old
I like how they use boats to scan the seabed.
Alba, 9 years old
Supply chain events
In partnership with the DeepWind Offshore Wind Cluster, Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) and Argyll & Bute Council, SPR hosted a packed supply chain event at the Scottish Association for Marine Science in Oban.
It was great to meet local suppliers and other businesses in the surrounding area. Event’s like these let local suppliers and stakeholders find out more information about the MachairWind project.