As winter sets in across Europe, UK newspapers are reporting that utility companies in Britain are forecasting power blackouts as their reliable capacity drops while rising carbon taxes and subsidies for wind farms make utilities operations unprofitable and the grid unmanageable. Friends of Science say carbon taxes are an unnecessary Read more…
Scotland’s Energy Minister, Fergus Ewing and the leaders of Scotland’s three islands councils, have today announced plans to convene a summit following what has been described as a missed opportunity by the UK Government. http://news.scotland.gov.uk/News/Summit-planned-to-secure-islands-energy-future-780.aspx
A lightning strike blasted a hole the size of a fist in one of the blades of Burradale Windfarm turbine “Betsy”. http://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/2013/12/18/turbine-blade-repaired-after-lightning-strike/
DECC are currently finalising their much-anticipated Community Energy Strategy for publication early in the new year http://www.theguardian.com/social-enterprise-network/2013/dec/18/government-community-energy-strategy-revolution
Long-awaited Energy Bill granted final approval today, as government prepares to unveil crucial delivery plan http://www.businessgreen.com/bg/news/2319813/energy-bill-set-for-royal-assent
I SUPPORT J Lodge in his desire to keep Scotland as unpolluted as possible (Letters, December 14). However, renewable energy is not a replacement for conventional forms of power. Wind farms in Scotland make no economic or practical sense. The Scottish electricity demand curve rises in the early morning, remains Read more…
A national body has welcomed the publication of a “bible” warning against large-scale windfarms on the Angus hills — but there are fears the guidance could lead to the creation of “turbine ghettos”] http://www.thecourier.co.uk/news/local/angus-the-mearns/angus-turbine-ghettos-fears-raised-1.166296
Countryfile presenter Matt Baker has waded into the debate over wind farms by questioning their effectiveness. http://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/24/02/2012/131618/Countryfile39s-Matt-Baker-hits-out-at-wind-farms.htm#