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
Wind turbine firm spirals into liquidation Concerns voiced over huge community investment by Sean Rooney The company behind Neilston’s Community Windfarm plunged into liquidation this week, throwing doubt over millions of pounds of investment funding. Carbon Free Developments declared voluntary liquidation, prompting MPs and members of the community to question Read more
It is unlikely rUK would want to subsidise our renewable energy THE Commission on Energy Regulation’s report on energy in an independent Scotland is the latest rhetorical attempt by the SNP to create legitimacy for self-serving fantasy (“Maintaining a UK-wide energy market would be best outcome, report concludes”, The Herald, Read more
A Borders businessman is accusing a high-profile wind farm company of “buying support” for a controversial development near Denholm. Alan Bailey, who owns Ruberslaw Wild Woods Camping, is furious that Banks Renewables “appear to have been cultivating support via sponsorship deals tied to a commitment to support wind farm applications”. Read more
It is only a matter of time before Nigel Lawson — if he is allowed on the BBC at all — has to have his words spoken by an actor in the manner of Gerry Adams at the height of the IRA’s bombing campaign during the 1980s. In the case Read more
A wind turbine which cost the taxpayer £48,000 and generated an average of just £5 worth of electricity per month is being removed. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-politics-28229430