A wind energy developer currently progressing plans for a site near Dingwall has revealed proposals for another scheme in the Highlands. The potential for a wind farm development “of around 25 turbines”, west of Kilmorack, north of the A831, is currently being investigated by ABO Wind UK. ABO Wind UK Read more
Grant Smith Two community councils have urged government planning officials to refuse permission for a windfarm a few miles north of Dundee. West Coast Energy wants to build five turbines, each up to 400 feet high, along south-facing slopes of the ridge along Lorns Hill and Dodd Hill, which lie Read more
A rural Black Isle community which remains defiant against a fresh attempt to establish a wind turbine close to their homes will hold a public meeting this week to discuss the latest application for a smaller structure. Earlier this year the 68 households on Culbo Road outside Culbokie rallied together Read more
Ignoring its significant solar and wind power potential, Turkey is planning a massive ‘dash for coal’ with over 37,000 MW of new coal fired power stations. http://www.theecologist.org/News/news_analysis/2146538/erdogans_turkey_embarks_on_massive_dash_for_coal.html
Plans for a 20-turbine wind farm on a site between Nairn and Grantown-on-Spey have been submitted to the Scottish government. http://www.gallowaygazette.co.uk/news/local-headlines/council-fights-wind-farm-plans-1-3174180
Dumfries and Galloway Council has responded to the Scottish government’s Marine Planning consultation with a recommendation to remove two wind farm proposals at Luce Bay and another which would see the existing site at Robin Rigg expanded. http://www.gallowaygazette.co.uk/news/local-headlines/council-fights-wind-farm-plans-1-3174180
Energy Secretary Ed Davey has today reaffirmed the government’s commitment to renewables and announced that four offshore windfarms are to receive £2.5m of investment. http://www.utilityweek.co.uk/news/ed-davey-backs-renewables-as-offshore-wind-investment-announced/940862#.UnoE4jZFCpo
Renewables developer Eurowind is asking communities surrounding the proposed Nathro Hill Wind Farm if they want to become part owners of the 17 turbine project should it achieve planning consent next year. http://www.brechinadvertiser.co.uk/news/community-news/wind-farm-consultation-1-3174591