Energy Minister Fergus Ewing has today refused planning consent for the proposed 30 turbine Sandy Knowe Wind Farm in the Dumfries and Galloway Council planning area. http://news.scotland.gov.uk/News/Sandy-Knowe-wind-farm-refused-1616.aspx
An investigation has been launched after a complaint about noise at the largest operational windfarm in Angus. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/news/local/angus-the-mearns/former-army-captain-claims-ark-hill-windfarm-has-created-noise-effect-like-that-used-in-military-interrogation-1.840347
There is no threat to the security of Scotland’s electricity supply, according to the UK Government’s Business Secretary Vince Cable. Mr Cable said the possible premature closure of the coal-fired power station at Longannet in Fife would not impact on security of supply north of the border because Read more…
By David Kerr Highland Council will not review its planning policy on wind speed masts despite controversy over the issue. The authority is set to develop a new set of guidelines for onshore developments as part of the Highland local development plan. However, the local authority will not Read more…
Ever since the Viking Energy project was first mooted it has been my considered opinion that it had the potential to be a financial disaster for the people of Shetland. As time passes all I see is loss of income and the likelihood of crippling debt. Leaving aside Read more…