Michael Settle UK Political Editor FEARS are growing other energy companies will increase their winter prices after SSE announced rises of between 7% and 9.7% for more than seven million households across Britain. The move, which will add £106 a year to some bills, was immediately criticised by consumer groups. Read more
Stuart Gillespie Plans for a new windfarm near Twynholm have taken a step forward. Hamilton-based Banks Renewables want to build seven turbines at Knockendurrick and are offering the local community the chance to buy a small chunk of the project. And last week they formally submitted their planning application to Read more
CZECH REPUBLIC: The Czech government plans to end subsidies for new renewable installations from next year, according to a draft law up for parliamentary approval. http://www.windpowermonthly.com/article/1193500/czech-governement-plans-subsidies-scheme
Dear Sir, Farmers are scrambling to erect small turbines after promises of huge profits by enthusiastic salesmen. The Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) has issued figures which show that small turbines (less than 100kw) all have average capacity factors under 10%. A 15kw turbine running at full capacity Read more