A SINGLE wind turbine, 45.5m high, has been approved by the council despite concerns about the cumulative noise of it and a neighbouring turbine. http://www.thesouthernreporter.co.uk/news/local-headlines/farm-turbine-close-to-ancient-sites-gets-the-green-light-1-3056312
From April 2015, biomass producers in the UK will be required to demonstrate their fuel is sustainable or lose financial support from the government. http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/34135/uk-biomass-industry-required-to-show-sustainability-of-fuel/
Shale gas is not just about affordable energy and growth. It’s about reducing dependence on the Middle East http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/opinion/columnists/article3852295.ece
PLANS for a controversial wind farm near Elgin have been withdrawn before going in front of ministers. http://www.northern-scot.co.uk/News/Wind-company-withdraws-plans-23082013.htm
The UK Government has backed new technology that stops windfarms interfering with crucial radar systems – a development is being hailed as a “huge step” for renewable energy. http://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/Article.aspx/3367046
OFFSHORE wind turbines can benefit Caithness ports, according to Willie Watt, chairman of Wick Harbour Authority. http://www.johnogroat-journal.co.uk/News/Caithness-ports-in-line-for-offshore-windfall-23082013.htm
The real threat to fracking took place at a meeting of the EU’s Council of Ministers with a presentation by Jeremy Wates Missing the point about fracking: protesters at Balcombe in Suss By Christopher Booker 5:02PM BST 24 Aug 2013 All media eyes were last week focused on that infantile Read more
Melting Arctic ice is bringing big changes to the world’s shipping and energy industries. http://blogs.the-american-interest.com/wrm/2013/08/24/energy-firms-cross-the-arctic-greenpeace-denied/