UN: ‘Massive shift’ needed on energy/BBC News
A UN report on climate change is expected to call for a trebling of the planet’s use of renewable energy sources such as solar and wind power. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-27007486
All systems go for Scotland’s space industry – Sunday Herald
Once solely the preserve of big business and government, innovations in miniaturisation and falling launch costs are putting satellite technology within the reach of smaller players, with Scotland at the forefront of this new space race By Kenny Kemp Move over, Sandra Bullock, there is something super-fast coming your way. Read more
BBC Ecop Bias – The Express
STRIKING parallels between the BBC’s coverage of the global warming debate and the activities of its pension fund can be revealed today. http://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/156703/8bn-BBC-eco-bias
US sees 92% drop in 2013 installations/Wind Power Monthly
UNITED STATES: The US saw a 92% drop in installations in 2013, falling to just 1,087MW, according to the end of year report from the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA). http://www.windpowermonthly.com/article/1289861/us-sees-92-drop-2013-installations
Castle promised £850,000 – but only if wind farm gets green light/Border Telegraph
THE trust which runs historic Thirlestane Castle will lose out on £850,000 if the Scottish Government rejects plans for a major new wind farm between Lauder and Stow. http://www.bordertelegraph.com/news/lauder/articles/2014/04/12/494343-castle-promised-850000–but-only-if-wind-farm-gets-green-light/
North of the border has most UK wind turbines – The Herald
MORE than half of the UK’s onshore wind turbines are located north of the Border, it has been revealed. Figures from Renewables UK show that Scotland is now home to 2,315 of the UK’s 4,250 onshore wind turbines, around 54%. Another 405 turbines are under construction, and local authorities and Read more
Would you buy a house near a wind turbine?/BBC Countryfile Magazine (Poll)
A new study by academics at the London School of Economics claims that windfarms can reduce property prices within a 2km radius of the structure/s by up to 12 per cent. It also says that the structures may have a negative impact on house values up to 14km away. So Read more
Sanquhar and Auchleand wind farms generate £4.7m to Dumfries and Galloway economy/Scottish Energy News
Eighteen local businesses were at two ‘Meet the Buyer’ events held by wind farm developer Community Windpower Ltd in Dumfries and Galloway recently. http://www.scottishenergynews.com/sanquhar-and-auchleand-wind-farms-generate-4-7m-to-dumfries-and-galloway-economy/