July 12, 2014

Developers of new power stations in Scotland will welcome a successful appeal by the Scottish government in relation to the proposed Viking Energy wind farm in the Shetland Islands, which “should remove any lingering doubt” regarding the competency of pre-generating licence consents, an expert has said. http://www.out-law.com/en/articles/2014/july/viking-energy-appeal-decision-should-remove-any-lingering-doubt-for-industry-over-section-36-consents-says-expert/

A proposed wind farm development near Kirkcudbright has generated nearly 800 letters from opponents and supporters of the scheme. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-south-scotland-28226415

IT was an embarrassment of riches at Donald Trump’s press conference at Turnberry as the US billionaire’s flyaway haircut met that of SNP MSP Chic Brodie, whose slick black helmet has earned him the nickname Elvis. While they are on different sides of the windfarm debate, it seems Chic has Read more

Magnus Gardham Political Editor THE Scottish Government’s independent Expert Commission on Energy Regulation published its findings this week and came to a conclusion that, for once, both sides in the referendum debate could agree upon. The panel, which has been considering the implications of independence both for power companies and Read more

A £1.2 BILLION underwater cable that will provide a boost for renewable energy has been given the go-ahead. Energy regulator Ofgem announced it has approved the link, which will see more than 100 miles of subsea and underground cables laid in the Moray Firth. At the same time it also Read more

Magnus Gardham Political Editor SCOTLAND is on the brink of an energy crisis, a leading expert has warned, after it emerged the country has begun to rely on electricity produced in England to keep the lights on. In a departure from historical trends, Scotland imported power from down south on Read more