By Kaye Nicolson Moray councillors yesterday triggered a public local inquiry by objecting to plans for a windfarm extension. Renewable Energy Systems (RES) had tabled proposals to add 16 turbines – measuring up to 400ft – to an existing 21 mast development at Hill of Towie, near Drummuir. Because of Read more
Written by Neil Riddell Eighteen companies in Shetland are joining forces to investigate building a major new onshore wind farm in Yell and Unst. Initial investors who have begun development work on the project – which could result in a 150-200MW wind farm capable of powering tens of thousands of Read more
Decarbonisation of energy is probably the biggest peace-time change to national infrastructure that the UK will have seen. Ensuring the future stability of the grid while creating a system that can deal with two-way local power flows and less-predictable generation and new demands such as charging of electric vehicles Read more
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/