Thank you for your email of 29 January 2014, to Mr Mackay, Minister for Local Government and Planning. I work in the electricity division of the Scottish Government and have been asked to reply -. On your request for a system of compensation to be built into planning for those Read more
The Smith Commission has recommended that some powers relating to energy markets, regulation, licensing and development should be devolved from Westminster to Holyrood in the aftermath of Scotland’s Independence referendum. http://www.scottishenergynews.com/smith-commission-proposes-part-devolution-of-energy-powers-to-scotland/
A former Scottish political leader has been defeated in his fifth attempt to win approval for a controversial windfarm in Aberdeenshire. https://www.energyvoice.com/uncategorized/69908/ex-deputy-first-ministers-turbine-bid-blocked/
Today, we focus on the diverse views of our readers on the subject of renewable energy I refer to the article by Professors McInnes and Younger on their clearly described concerns that, in the absence of any informed analysis by those who understand the physics of electrical energy, “we have Read more
Mark Williamson Group Business Correspondent E.ON, the German utility, has said it may sell its UK North Sea business as the company prepares to focus on renewable energy. The power giant has announced plans to split in two and spin off most of its conventional power generation, energy trading and Read more
By Graeme Strachan Almost 100 outraged campaigners have promised to fight plans for 14 wind turbines “the size of jumbo jets” in the picturesque Angus glens. A committee has now been formed to object to the application, which has been lodged on the Angus and Perthshire border. The proposed Saddle Read more
By Stuart Gillespie An energy giant has come under fire over proposals for two new windfarms. E.ON has lodged applications with the Scottish Government to build a total of 44 turbines at two sites – Benbrack near Carsphairn and Loch Urr. The plans have been scaled down from what they Read more
The ‘Wind Tree’ uses tiny blades housed in the ‘leaves’ that turn in breezes Developers hope they can be used in people’s homes and city centres They claim the tree is less obtrusive and more viable than wind turbines http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2855155/Now-electricity-really-grow-trees-Scientists-unveil-prototype-wind-tree-uses-turbines-hidden-inside-plastic-leaves-create-power.html