Syntara Sustainable Energy is excited to announce the acquisition of an equal ownership stake in JMC Highland, a premier renewable energy and electrical contractor serving Northern Scotland since 1972.
A Strategic Partnership for Growth
This acquisition represents a significant milestone in Syntara's mission to build a foundation of integrated renewable energy installers. As our platform founding acquisition, JMC Highland brings over five decades of operational excellence, deep local relationships, and technical expertise that will serve as the blueprint for our future growth.
By combining JMC Highland's technical capabilities with Syntara's financial strength and Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) tariffs and contracts, we are uniquely positioned to remove the financial barriers to renewable energy adoption for businesses across Northern Scotland.
About JMC Highland
JMC Highland is one of the oldest and most respected electrical contractors in the Scottish Highlands. From their base in Dornoch, they have served communities from Fort William to the North Coast for over 50 years.
- MCS Accredited Solar PV & Battery Installers
- NICEIC Approved Electrical Contractors
- Tesla Approved Installers
Strengthening Our Leadership Team
We are delighted to welcome JMC Highland's directors to the Syntara leadership team. Their operational and technical expertise will be instrumental in shaping our group-wide standards.
Garreth Porteous
Operations Director
Garreth joins Syntara as Operations Director. With a career built on hands-on technical deployment—from battery storage to grid-connected projects—he combines field experience with disciplined operational leadership. He will oversee the planning, coordination, and safe execution of all commercial solar installations across Syntara group companies.
Mark Ridgeway
Technical Director
Mark assumes the role of Technical Director for Syntara. Focused on process efficiency, safety, and design, Mark ensures every system is engineered with precision. He will set the technical strategy, engineering standards, and system architecture for all PPA projects and group partners.
Proven Track Record
JMC Highland brings an impressive portfolio of successful commercial, domestic and community projects to the Syntara group, demonstrating their capability to deliver high-quality renewable solutions in challenging environments.
Precision Machining Services (Caithness)
A 38.5 kWp solar PV system (70 x 550w panels) for a manufacturing facility. The system generated over 40 MWh in its first 18 months, with a projected payback of just 4 years.
Royal Dornoch Golf Club
Renewable energy installation for the maintenance facility of this prestigious, world-renowned golf club, supporting their sustainability goals and operational efficiency.
Dornoch Hub
Solar PV installation for a key community facility, providing clean renewable energy to support local services and reduce operating costs for the community.
"This partnership allows us to accelerate the energy transition across Northern Scotland by combining JMC's technical excellence with Syntara's ability to unlock capital. We are excited to have Mark and Garreth leading our technical and operational strategies as we grow."
— Syntara Sustainable Energy Board