New data shows** that last month (August) was an exceptional month for the wind industry in the UK – with new records set and generation levels exceeding both nuclear and coal, according to official National Grid statistics. http://www.scottishenergynews.com/uk-wind-power-beats-coal-and-nuclear-in-record-breaking-august/
Five years after its inauguration in 2009, the Global Warming Policy Foundation is pleased to announce that today sees the launch of its new campaigning arm, the Global Warming Policy Forum. http://www.thegwpf.org/global-warming-policy-foundation-launches-campaigning-arm/
The world’s first wind turbine, which was erected in Marykirk, has been featured in a new book about Victorian inventions. http://www.mearnsleader.co.uk/news/local-headlines/marykirk-had-world-s-first-wind-turbine-1-3522510
By Jane Candlish More than 1,200 people have lodged comments about a controversial Inverness-shire windfarm application, with the majority objecting to the scheme. Edinburgh-based developer wpd Scotland wants to build seven 392ft turbines on the slopes of Beinn Mhor near Tomich. The windfarm has prompted a raft of objections, including Read more…
Councillors in the Scottish Borders are being advised to oppose plans for a wind farm straddling the boundary with East Lothian. Community Windpower wants to construct 27 turbines in the Aikengall IIa scheme near Cockburnspath. Officials have advised Scottish Borders Council to make an objection to the Scottish government over Read more…
By Jonathan Watson A school, leisure centre and park and ride scheme could all be used to power public buildings in Fife. Fife Council has revealed plans for five wind turbines constructed on local authority-owned sites. The measures are to be detailed to councillors this week and are being advertised Read more…