The organisation behind a community wind power scheme for Bute has announced that it has secured a connection to the national electricity grid. http://www.buteman.co.uk/news/local-headlines/grid-connection-secured-for-bute-wind-scheme-1-3658408
I last looked into the details and consequences of Scottish energy policy in the pre-referendum post Scotch on the ROCs. http://oilprice.com/Alternative-Energy/Wind-Power/Scotlands-Wind-Dream-May-Turn-Into-A-Nightmare.html
I write to add my support to Professor Tony Trewavas, and his response to the comments of Mr Gibson, MSP http://www.scottishenergynews.com/letter-to-editor-re-winter-weather-generates-scottish-wind-power-boost-3/
Outdoors instructor: “I didn’t see you at my camouflage class last week.” Pupil: “No, but I was there!” http://www.pendletoday.co.uk/news/columnists/why-not-use-camouflage-on-wind-turbines-1-7040365
As wind power companies venture into ever-deeper waters, the traditional windmill-style turbine may not be the most suitable solution. It’s time to look at alternatives. http://theconversation.com/to-farm-the-deep-seas-offshore-power-must-look-beyond-traditional-windmills-36071
CALLS were made this week for further checks to be on the safety of local windfarm developments after the unexplained collapse of a structure in Northern Ireland. http://www.peeblesshirenews.com/news/borders/articles/2015/01/12/520893-mp-calls-for-more-safety-checks-on-local-windfarms/
A legal challenge is likely to be launched if Scottish Borders Council approves a contentious wind farm bid just outside Hawick. Opposition to the development near historic Hermitage Castle in Liddesdale shows no sign of abating – despite the scale of the proposal being radically reduced. Since November, when renewables Read more
Experts say firms aren’t cutting household bills before the election Say it is down to Labour promise to freeze prices if they win office Some estimates say families should have seen bills fall by £140 Comes as the price of crude oil had plummeted to below $50 a barrel http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2904189/Ed-Miliband-s-energy-prices-plan-keeps-bills-high-Families-seen-140-reduction-Big-Six-haven-t-passed-savings-amid-fear-freeze-policy.html