February 27, 2014

Proposals for a 15-turbine wind farm near the border between Scotland and England have been rejected due to seismic and radar concerns. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-south-scotland-26339125

A call has been made to Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) for an update on its giant prototype turbine at Methil – just days before the mammoth structure is due to be plugged into the National Grid. http://www.fifetoday.co.uk/news/local-headlines/community-plea-for-communication-as-turbine-is-due-to-be-plugged-in-1-3320719

Councillors are being advised to refuse plans for a pair of 34.5m-tall wind turbines at Felkington Farm, near Norham.   http://www.berwick-advertiser.co.uk/news/local/all-news/council-set-to-make-u-turn-over-felkington-turbines-1-3320663

IMPRESSIONS LOGO FINALThe most extreme climate change projections could result in unprecedented impacts and risks for our economy, society and environment. A new EU project involving 27 research institutions in Europe and beyond will provide critical information for developing strategies and solutions for coping with these changes. http://www.scottishenergynews.com/scotland-to-be-case-study-for-flagship-eu-climate-change-project/

The UK has become a less attractive nation to renewables investors according to professional services firm EY. http://www.energyvoice.com/2014/02/uk-less-attractive-renewables-investors-claims-ey-report/

The landowner behind a giant solar farm development on the Dundee-Angus border is determined to go ahead with his plans, despite competition from a rival green energy project http://www.thecourier.co.uk/news/local/angus-the-mearns/landowner-determined-to-go-ahead-with-solar-farm-at-tealing-airfield-1.241354

Alex Salmond has refused to commit to any timescale for the arrival of 700 renewable energy jobs he promised Dundee two years ago. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/news/local/dundee/first-minister-unable-to-give-firm-date-for-dundee-renewables-jobs-bonanza-promised-in-2011-1.243110

By Jeevan Vasagar in Berlin Germany’s exports would have been €15bn higher last year if its industry had not paid a premium for electricity compared with international competitors, according to an analysis published on Thursday. Despite Germany’s strong export performance in re­cent years, Europe’s biggest economy has been dented by Read more