David Ross Highland Correspondent THE body representing Scotland’s renewables industry has outlined the payments that companies should make to communities for building onshore wind farms in their localities. Scottish Renewables says its “protocol” is the first of its kind for Scotland. It states that for every megawatt (MW) of installed Read more
Blundering officials have been blasted for installing a wind turbine in such a calm area it will take 452 years to generate enough energy to pay for itself. http://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/441679/Is-this-the-world-s-most-wasteful-green-idea-Wind-turbine-produces-just-5-energy-a-month
Councillors on Monday agreed to stand by their previous objections to the proposal for a large wind farm close to the Devil’s Beef Tub. http://www.selkirkweekendadvertiser.co.uk/news/local-news/third-time-unlucky-for-beef-tub-turbines-1-3177861
Plans for a wind turbine at Brackenside Farm, near Ford, have been approved by Northumberland County Council for the third time. http://www.berwick-advertiser.co.uk/news/local/all-news/wind-turbine-plan-gets-green-light-for-the-third-time-1-3176616
A COUNCILLOR has defended his decision to refuse plans to build a windfarm on the hills above the area — despite claims it would have brought investment opportunities. http://www.dumbartonreporter.co.uk/news/dumbarton/articles/2013/11/07/477688-decision-to-refuse-merkins-windfarm-defended/
As part of Fife’s Energy Programme, the potential for wind power development is being investigated right across the council’s estate. http://www.fifedirect.org.uk/minisites/index.cfm?fuseaction=page.display&pageid=FECFFDC3-B506-93E6-812E9D084CD36A22&siteID=430EB347-005B-8681-1629D8206303D4C8
By Neil MacPhail A formal planning application has now been submitted for a windfarm within sight of scenic Dava Moor. Developer RES wants to erect 20 turbines at Cairn Duhie, south-east of Ferness between Nairn and Grantown. The project will have an installed capacity of approximately 50-60MW, depending on final Read more
Scottish independence could damage Alex Salmond’s drive for wind power by breaking up the UK energy market, one of the country’s largest renewable power companies has warned potential investors. By Simon Johnson, Scottish Political Editor Infinis said separation could have an “adverse effect” on its operations, future and finances by Read more