About
Proterra Energy

About Proterra Energy - renewable energy solutions scotland

Our Story

Founded in Drumnadrochit in 2012, Proterra Energy works across Scotland delivering Renewable Energy Solutions on and off grid. We work with Hydro, Solar and Wind renewables with specialist knowledge of batteries and backup generator systems to balance performance with cost while minimising environmental impact.

We have been designing, installing and commissioning renewable energy systems since 2012 and have a wide range of experience working on schemes from as as small as 250W up to 1500kW  (1.5MW) providing service support to operators from Islay all the way to Loch Eribol on the north coast of Sutherland.

Our Values

Our vision is to be a fair and ethical renewables company providing a quality engineered solution for our customers, through the appropriate combination of renewables, battery storage and where appropriate backup generators

Affordable

As an experienced team we handle every aspect of our projects from the feasibility to the construction and final commissioning. This allows us to deliver an affordable service and means our Clients know exactly who they are dealing with every step of the way.

Adaptable

We are a skilled team of engineers experienced in planning and funding as well as civil, mechanical and electrical design. We utilise these in-house capabilities to create intelligent systems suited and adapted to our Clients specific needs.

Accessible

We are based in the heart of the Highlands but service a large network of generation systems across Scotland, working to combine visits whenever possible, passing savings on to our Clients.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Got Questions? We’ve Got Answers.
Do you only work in the Highlands?

No — while we’re based in the Highlands, we work across Scotland and have even begun expanding into international markets.

Absolutely. We specialise in off-grid solutions that combine hydro, solar, wind, battery storage and backup generators for year-round reliability.
Yes — we maintain over 60 renewable energy systems and offer ongoing service and support to keep them running efficiently.

We’ve worked on systems from as small as 250W up to 813kW, and tailor each design to the specific needs of the client and site.

Yes — our experienced team can support the full project lifecycle, including feasibility, funding applications, planning and permissions.

Get in touch with us for a consultation. We’ll discuss your goals, assess your site and guide you through your options step by step.

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