By Rita Campbell Two separate wind turbines being proposed by businesses in Argyll were refused planning permission yesterday. Brian Neish, of Barbreck Farm, Taynuilt wants to build a 200ft tall turbine on land north east of the farm. The income raised would help sustain the farm, but the turbine received Read more
The UK Government should work with industry to better understand the economics of ‘baby’ nuclear power plants – aka small modular reactors (SMRs) – and to set out a clear explanation of the conditions under which they might become cost competitive in the UK. http://www.scottishenergynews.com/mps-today-call-for-uk-govt-to-support-roll-out-of-chain-of-baby-nuclear-power-plants/
By John Robertson A renewable energy company who received consent for a 59-turbine wind farm on the Glenfiddich Estate three years ago despite sizeable opposition has submitted a fresh planning application to add an extra four turbines. Infinergy have submitted the redesigned application, on behalf of Dorenell Ltd, Read more
David Ross Highland Correspondent Mountaineers and other outdoor groups hope Highland councillors will ignore the advice of their planning officials next week when they consider the controversial extension to an existing wind farm. Falck Renewables Wind Limited want to add another 10 larger turbines to the 26 which currently operate Read more
Fergus Ewing took part in Morning Call on Radio Scotland on 27th November 2014 in the course of which he said “The costs are not small of course. The cost per household of renewables is only £40.” The recording is available on BBC iPlayer until 27th December 2014. Start Read more
UK regulator Ofgem has approved £1.1 billion funding for a new subsea link in the north of Scotland to connect 1.2GW of new renewable electricity generation to the national grid following completion in 2018. http://www.scottishenergynews.com/go-ahead-for-1-billion-moray-firth-subsea-cable-to-connect-1-2gw-of-scots-renewable-electricity-to-national-grid/
Prime minister says ‘enough is enough’ over payments for energy source and says put them in planning system Patrick Wintour, political editor David Cameron claimed on Tuesday the public was “fed up” with onshore windfarms and said the country did not need any more subsidised turbines on land now that Read more
The renewable power industry needs a fresh approach if it is to win the public’s support and reach its full potential, says OVO Energy’s Jessica Lennard Jessica Lennard The energy debate has left the territory of the rational. Graphs, logic, or claims to the moral high ground hold scant weight Read more