NTA Update Autumn 2013 – No Tirree Array

We are now 2 months away from SPR announcing the result/conclusion of their 12 month review of the proposed Tiree Array. It is worth reminding ourselves that SPR exited in Dec 2012, stating the review would “enable the company to monitor the industry’s progress in relation to improvements in turbine, Read more

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SALMOND’S DESPERATE PUNT TO SAVE OFFSHORE WIND WASTES MILLIONS & RISKS METHIL RESIDENTS’ HEALTH

Anti-wind farm campaigners have condemned the erection of a giant experimental turbine overlooking one of Scotland’s most deprived communities as “a political vanity project” and “a desperate punt to save the First Minister’s offshore wind strategy”. It has cost taxpayers over £6 million in grants from the Scottish Government and Read more

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A new dawn for nuclear power?/The Telegraph

Once Britain led the world in atomic energy, but decades of political dithering and irrational protests mean today’s historic deal will be signed with Chinese and French firms, says Michael Hanlon http://www.telegraph.co.uk/earth/energy/nuclearpower/10392686/A-new-dawn-for-nuclear-power.html

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Community Wind Turbine for Barra/Stornoway Gazette

A 900kW Enercon E-44 wind turbine is being installed at Gòb Sgùrabhal, on the most north westerly point of the Isle of Barra and early indications are that the wind resource will make this one of the most productive 900kW turbine in Western Europe. http://www.stornowaygazette.co.uk/news/local-headlines/community-wind-turbine-for-barra-1-3149343

By SAS Volunteer, ago