Rotherham wind farm gets lifespan extension meaning it could generate power up to 2043 Banks Renewables has been successful in securing the backing of Rotherham Council Birmingham Post · Jul 6, 2023
Plans unveiled for major Lanarkshire wind farm to be one of most powerful in UK Proposals have been put forward to South Lanarkshire Council for a 37-turbine wind farm in the area, with developers saying it will be among the most efficient onshore wind farms in the UK. Glasgow Live · Jun 27, 2023
'Trailblazing' Scottish wind farm project applies for planning approval PLANNING permission is being sought for what developers describe as a “trailblazing” onshore windfarm in central Scotland ... The National (Scotland) · Jun 27, 2023
Virgin Money backs Ayrshire wind farm with £14 million funding Banks Renewables has also submitted proposals for a new wind farm to South Lanarkshire Council Insider UK · Jun 27, 2023
County Durham's The Banks Group doubles profit in year of strong trading The Durham group's results mark the first year since the closure of its mining operations Birmingham Post · Jun 20, 2023
People on the move: key North East appointments and promotions Companies announcing new roles this week include Mincoffs, SPG Rescourcing, Swinburne Maddison, Seaward Electronic and Banks Renewables Birmingham Post · May 14, 2023
£100k windfall helps return historic bandstand to former glory A COMMUNITY-LED organisation has restored one of Scotland’s most historic bandstands with the help of a £107,897 grant. The National (Scotland) · Apr 18, 2023
Community groups receive more than £300,000 from wind farm funds since Covid LOCAL groups in South Lanarkshire been given more than £300,000 since 2020 thanks to community grants from a nearby wind farm. The National (Scotland) · Apr 10, 2023
Wind farm could save community millions on their energy bills A MULTI-MILLION pound fund could soon help thousands of families in one Scottish community save a fortune on their energy bills. The National (Scotland) · Feb 21, 2023
Lanarkshire beekeepers buzzing after £3k grant boosts production The funding will increase honey production by 20 per cent. Daily Record · Dec 11, 2022
First Minister visits Lanarkshire wind farm and applauds renewable energy efforts in plaque unveiling Nicola Sturgeon visited the Kype Muir Wind Farm near Strathaven this morning. Daily Record · Nov 19, 2022
Nicola Sturgeon marks launch of UK's tallest wind turbine THE First Minister has marked the connection of the UK’s tallest and most efficient onshore wind turbines to the national grid. The National (Scotland) · Nov 16, 2022
Wind farm fund saves community hall on brink of closure A COMMUNITY hall has been saved from closure after being awarded funding from a local wind farm. The National (Scotland) · Nov 1, 2022
Solar panels enable Lanarkshire village hall to cut running costs by 80 per cent Crawfordjohn Village Hall installed the new equipment after receiving a major funding grant. Daily Record · Oct 16, 2022
Daily Record · Sep 23, 2022 Plans for a wind farm in Strathaven receive the green light The six turbine site will generate electricity for around 21,000 homes.
The National (Scotland) · Sep 20, 2022 New wind farm set to provide clean electricity to 21,000 homes AN ONSHORE wind farm development that would provide clean electricity to meet the needs of 21,000 homes each year has been given the green light.
Insider UK · Sep 20, 2022 Lanarkshire wind farm site gets go ahead The local economy should get local contracts worth £11.7m during construction, as well as several new jobs
Daily Record · Sep 9, 2022 Lanarkshire community groups thank wind farm partnership for over £250k worth of grants Many local causes have benefited from the funding over the past three years.
Birmingham Post · Aug 19, 2022 Banks aims to bring new solar power and battery storage scheme to South Yorkshire 116-hectare site submitted to planners as it seeks fifth county operation to join wind projects
Daily Record · Aug 11, 2022 Ambitious Lanarkshire wind farm extension sees first new turbine installed The project is an extension of the current 26-turbine Kype Muir site which lies south of Strathaven.
Insider UK · Aug 10, 2022 First turbine installed at Scottish wind farm extension Developer aims to have the turbines generating electricity by the end of this year
Daily Record · Aug 3, 2022 Wind farm funding boost gets Lanarkshire community radio station on the airwaves Avondale Radio Station hit the airwaves after being awarded a grant from Banks Renewables’ Kype Muir Wind Farm community fund.
Insider UK · Jul 15, 2022 Locals invited to have their say on South Lanarkshire wind farm project Following consultation events, Bodinglee Wind Farm will go through the planning process, with construction set to start between 2026 and 2028
Birmingham Post · Jun 14, 2022 50MW solar and battery park revealed for east of Sheffield Banks Renewables is proposing a sixth Yorkshire project with four now operational
Daily Record · Jun 11, 2022 Lanarkshire lad able to complete Masters degree thanks to council backed funding Connect2 Renewables is a wind farm benefit fund operated in partnership with Banks Renewables and South Lanarkshire Council