WEST Linton Community Council has objected to plans to build an eight-turbine wind farm at Hag Law, near Romanno Bridge. http://www.peeblesshirenews.com/news/west-linton/articles/2014/09/18/509782-hag-law-wind-farm-plans-deeply-concerning/
Europe’s troubled wind turbine industry has a new predicament, with a householder in Denmark successfully suing Vestas, a Danish wind turbine manufacturer. Vestas was sued by the householder with the help of International Law Office and awarded 500,000 Danish kroner (£53,000) in compensation for the loss of property values due Read more
By Rob McLaren Angus councillors have voted against a controversial wind turbine scheme in the Angus glens which attracted 67 letters of objection. The planning application by Greencat Renewables on behalf of landowner Graeme Richardson sought to install two 225kw turbines just over 47 metres high on land 605m north Read more
A commercial contract to measure public opinion on offshore renewable projects (ie wind turbines) has been announced by the Scottish Government. http://www.scottishenergynews.com/scot-govt-seeks-contractor-to-gauge-public-opinion-on-offshore-renewable-energy-developments/
The company behind a Perthshire windfarm plan believes that it has gained the backing of the public. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/news/local/perth-kinross/firm-believes-it-has-won-public-support-for-binn-eco-park-windfarm-1.578382
UK: The UK’s wind industry has launched British Wind, a campaign group aiming to end “discrimination” against onshore wind. http://www.windpowermonthly.com/article/1312373/uk-wind-industry-targets-politicians-campaign
The organisation ‘Planning Democracy’ which campaigns for a fair and inclusive planning system in Scotland has launched a petition of the Government seeking the right of appeal for communities. Under current planning rules, if a mine, power station or large-scale housing scheme is rejected, the developer can appeal the decision. Read more
Vattenfall has installed the last wind turbine at its £60 million Clashindarroch wind farm – four days ahead of schedule. http://www.scottishenergynews.com/vattenfall-fits-senvion-turbines-at-60m-huntly-wind-farm-ahead-of-schedule/