US billionaire Donald Trump has had better luck in his fight against plans for an Irish windfarm than thecontroversial Aberdeen Bay development. http://www.trumpgolfscotland.com/files/Press%20_%20Journal%20-%20April%2014.pdf
So says the UK Government report has warned. The paper said that the UK would be under no obligation to buy power from Scotland and would instead source energy on the open market based on cost. http://www.scottishenergynews.com/power-generation-companies-could-be-left-with-stranded-assets-in-scotland-if-it-votes-for-independence/
Britain’s “negative” attitude to wind power has been criticised by the Brussels-based head of a leading green energy body. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-27042146
Surrounding communities are set to receive £60,000 a year from the company that bought Barmoor Wind Farm project. http://www.berwick-advertiser.co.uk/news/local/all-news/community-fund-up-to-60-000pa-1-3377372
Eric Pickles is facing court action over his decision to block a wind farm in Somerset, as he announces an extension of his powers to veto controversial renewable energy schemes http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/politics/10767597/Minister-extends-powers-to-veto-wind-farms.html
Perth and Kinross-based Company, JSR Services are branching out into the Renewable Energy Sector acting as an agent for Bowler Energy, offering Wind Turbine and Solar PV solutions to businesses within the agricultural and commercial sectors. http://www.farminguk.com/news/JSR-Services-moves-into-renewable-energy-supported-by-Bowler-Energy_29842.html
PLANS for an 11-turbine windfarm on the Kintyre Peninsula have been given the go ahead after an independent reporter overturned the local council’s decision to turn down the project. The Freasdail scheme, near the hamlet of Whitehouse, had faced objections from the community council. Neil Martin of developer RES said: Read more