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July 24, 2014

Stop building offshore wind farms, says Centrica/The Telegraph

British Gas owner claims that consumers could be saved £96bn by 2030 if ministers pursued a cheaper green energy strategy http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/energy/10987274/Stop-building-offshore-wind-farms-says-Centrica.html

By SAS Volunteer, 12 years ago July 24, 2014

Campaigners hit back at expansion plan for Little Raith wind farm/Fife Today

Opponents in communities around Little Raith Wind Farm have reacted with ‘anger and disgust’ at plans to extend the site. http://www.fifetoday.co.uk/news/local-headlines/campaigners-hit-back-at-expansion-plan-for-little-raith-wind-farm-1-3486320

By SAS Volunteer, 12 years ago July 24, 2014

New Crossgates training facility to be opened by Fergus Ewing – Central Fife Times

MINES Rescue is about to open their first wind energy training centre at their Crossgates facility. The company has just installed a Senvion wind turbine which will be used to train wind energy engineers and safety officials – the facility will provide RenewableUK and Global Wind Organisation accredited training courses. Read more

By SAS Volunteer, 12 years ago July 24, 2014

Over £200 million boost for renewables From: Department of Energy & Climate Change

Published 24 July 2014 Renewable energy projects to compete for a budget of over £200 million a year, as part of reforms to the electricity market. From October, renewable energy projects will compete for a budget of over £200 million a year, as part of the government’s reforms to the Read more

By SAS Volunteer, 12 years ago July 24, 2014

New turbine battle for Kilncadzow residents – Carluke Gazette

By Ross Thomson Plans for a new eight turbine windfarm at Kilncadzow have been officially lodged with South Lanarkshire Council. The proposals for the Hill Rig Windfarm could potentially see the erection of eight turbines with a maximum height of 130 metres being constructed in the Clydesdale countryside. Applicants Community Read more

By SAS Volunteer, 12 years ago July 24, 2014
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