Solar panels are one of the least cost-effective ways of combating climate change and will take 100 years to pay back their installation costs, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Rics) warned yesterday. In a new guide on energy efficiency, Rics said that roof panels for heating water and generating Read more
A new study based on satellite observations, just released globally by Australia’s science agency the CSIRO, is likely to cause a stir among anti-carbon dioxide global warming alarmist circles. According to the study, over the past three decades the rise in atmospheric CO2 has contributed significantly to the greening of Read more
One wind turbine could give a near £3 million boost to a community. But it would blight the landscape close to Girvan, says a planner’s report. And South Ayrshire’s planning committee unanimously turned it down.They had seen a picture of what the turbine would look like. And committee chairman Councillor Read more
Controversial plans that would slash the amount of windfarm cash going to communities have been shelved. Fears about a new body being created to administer funds handed over by energy companies to help areas where they operate saw councillors step back. http://www.dgstandard.co.uk/dumfries-news/local-news-dumfries/local-news-dumfriesshire/2013/07/05/51311-33567227/
Mainstream Renewable Power, developer of the proposed Neart na Gaoithe offshore wind farm off the coast of Fife, plans to showcase its £1.3 billion development proposals. The renewable energy developer is keen to continue to meet with members of the coastal communities closest to the proposed wind farm and provide Read more
COUNCILLORS launched a scathing attack on an applicant and agent seeking planning permission for a 24m high wind turbine at a meeting on Monday, but still gave their approval. Councillor Stuart Bell called the submitted photomontages showing the proposed turbine near Langshaw as ‘appalling’ and said it was ‘unacceptable’ that Read more
The following article titled ‘Kinross-shire residents urged to help blow away windfarm plans” was published by Fife Today, at the following url: http://www.fifetoday.co.uk/news/local-headlines/kinross-shire-residents-urged-to-help-blow-away-windfarm-plans-1-2990487. For whatever reason the article had been removed and the link returned a 404 error. An updated article was then published at 4pm, with a toned down Read more
The controversial Stewartry windfarm saga blew up again this week with the unveiling of plans for another 23 massive turbines. Protesters said the proposals showed a “woeful disregard” for the area. But the companies behind the developments, one of three and the other of 20 turbines, all of which will Read more