The organisation behind a community wind energy generation scheme for Bute has invited firms to submit bids for a feasibility study into the project. http://www.buteman.co.uk/news/next-step-in-bute-community-wind-project-1-3474595
Energy bills are set to rise after the regulator Ofgem approved plans which will help Scottish wind farms at the expense of power stations in England. http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/news/article-2689898/Energy-bills-bribe-Scots-referendum.html
A project to reduce the cost and time it takes to establish offshore wind farms is to benefit from £2.2 million of Government funding. http://www.eveningexpress.co.uk/news/scotland/2-2m-to-help-develop-wind-farms-1.469560
Plans for 50 towering turbines near Dalmellington have received a setback – much to the relief of residents. East Ayrshire Council has formally rejected the South Kyle Wind Farm plan from energy firm Vattenfall but the Scottish Government has the final say. Planners say the wind farm would hit tourism Read more
A wind turbine which towers over the links at Royal Aberdeen Golf Club has been switched off as some of the greatest golfers in the world play in its shadows. Organisers of the European Tour and the club requested that the device, belonging to energy firm Rubberatkins, should be powered Read more