Researchers have measured a new record for sea-ice extent in the Antarctic. Why the white splendour is extending there while it is rapidly disappearing in the Arctic is a mystery. http://www.thegwpf.org/nasa-announces-record-growth-arctic-sea-ice-extent/
A controversial community wind turbine project that was refused by Perth and Kinross councillors has been referred back to the Scottish Government. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/news/local/perth-kinross/scottish-ministers-to-rule-on-tillyrie-hill-windfarm-plan-1.144416
Dozens of families in a Cape Cod town sue over ‘wind turbine syndrome,’ blaming three new turbines for making them feel sick and dizzy http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2470169/Wind-Turbine-syndrome-sufferers-Cape-Cod-sue.html
Energy Minister response to UK Governments announcement to build a nuclear power station. http://news.scotland.gov.uk/News/Scotland-s-response-on-nuclear-power-553.aspx
A new generation of nuclear power stations will avoid the “blight” of building tens of thousands of wind turbines in the countryside, a minister has said. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/personalfinance/consumertips/household-bills/10395104/Nuclear-power-station-will-avoid-blight-of-30000-wind-turbines-minister-says.html
A large wind farm to be built off the east of coast of Scotland has passed the first hurdle to secure Government funding guarantees. http://news.stv.tv/tayside/244759-neart-na-gaoithe-wind-farm-set-to-win-government-funding-guarantee/
The world’s largest and most powerful offshore wind turbine has been unveiled in Fife. The Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) prototype offshore turbine stands at Energy Park and is due to become operational later this year. The nacelle, which contains all generating components for the turbine, was installed on Friday, Read more
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