Energy giant npower has been fined £125,000 for an error in reporting data related to two renewable energy subsidy schemes. http://www.energylivenews.com/2014/05/19/npower-fined-125000-for-renewable-energy-reporting-error/
MSP Alex Johnstone (Conservative, North East Scotland) has this week tabled question for answer in the Scottish parliament on causes of last month’s power black-out which cut off electricity to 200,000 homes in the Highlands and Islands. http://www.scottishenergynews.com/msp-questions-role-of-over-reliance-on-wind-farms-in-highlands-power-black-out/
The UK government is proposing a further incentive for Scottish island wind power projects like the Viking Wind Farm because their success could cut costs for the renewables industry and help it diversify. Viking Energy welcomes new UK Govt incentive to bring Scottish island renewables onstream/Scottish Energy News
LOCAL MP David Mundell has backed his party’s call for local authorities to have the final say on windfarm schemes. http://www.peeblesshirenews.com/news/borders/articles/2014/05/19/498456-councils-should-have-final-say-on-windfarms-says-local-mp/
A move to allow council managers to privately decide on plans for seven more wind turbines near Dunbar has been branded “wholly inappropriate”. http://www.berwickshirenews.co.uk/news/local/all-news/crystal-rig-wind-turbine-secrecy-comes-under-fire-1-3411804
By Jane Candlish A windfarm company has been accused of exaggerating public support for its development plans near Inverness. ABO Wind’s application to build a 262ft meteorological mast to the west of Beauly near Urchany and Farley Forest prompted about 280 letters to Highland Council. All but two objected to Read more