A long awaited public inquiry into the controversial Strathy South windfarm, originally scheduled to start later this year, has been delayed by at least four weeks. The developers, SSE, have confirmed that they plan to pursue a slightly smaller, 39 turbine scheme on the peatland site, rather than the 47 Read more
Jane Candlish Campaigners battling plans for a windfarm in the Highlands have urged the Scottish Government not to break its policy on wild land development. Three years on from a public inquiry, there has still been no decision on the proposed Allt Duine scheme at Alvie. Now it has emerged Read more
Inverclyde planning officials are recommending that an application by 2020 Renewables for an eight-turbine wind farm in moorland above Greenock be refused. The turbines would be 110 metres (360 feet) high to the blade tip and 65 metres (213 feet) to hub height, each with three blades and capable of Read more
By Jane Candlish A Highland windfarm has been targeted by thieves for the second time in a month. A padlock and chain were taken from the front gates of the Rosehall windfarm between 6pm on Thursday October 23 and 8.45am the following day. It is a repeat of an incident Read more
Johnathon Menzies A campaigner hoping to block plans for a wind farm near Kilry has spoken of experiencing an emotional rollercoaster. Two public consultation events were held by developers Wind Prospect Ltd in relation to the proposed 14-turbine Saddle Hill project. The energy firm has said the meetings, held over Read more
Report for government says windfarm communities will be able to invest in new projects in a shared-ownership scheme designed to win over opponents of the turbines http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2014/nov/03/people-living-near-windfarms-offered-stakes-from-5-pounds-counter-opposition
‘Windfarm cover-up over golden eagle deaths’ – claim campaigners https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/scotland/388269/environmentalists-and-anti-wind-farm-campaigners-suspect-cover-up-over-bird-deaths/
THE managing director of the operators of the Little Raith Wind Farm has underlined the commitment the company has to the local communities which surround the facility. http://www.centralfifetimes.com/news/lochgelly/articles/2014/11/03/514671-kennedy-counter-msp-claims-by-stressing-support-of-communities/