Sweden and Norway have agreed to boost their target for renewable-energy production amid concerns the additional capacity will exacerbate a power glut and strain the region’s electricity grid. https://www.energyvoice.com/otherenergy/75875/scandinavians-increase-renewable-target-amid-power-glut-concern/
David Leask Chief Reporter They are a familiar sight in the war and disaster zones of the Third World. Floating power plants – essentially giant barges or ships with diesel generators on them – have saved lives and propped up economies from Gaza to Panama. Now, sources have Read more
I’m pleased that my Agenda article (March 11) has sparked a healthy debate about the transition of Scotland’s electricity system. On the issue of restarting the grid (Letters, March 13), National Grid made clear in its evidence to the Scottish Parliament’s Energy Committee just this week that Longannet and Read more
Campaigners opposed to plans for three community turbines on the Black Isle have welcomed the public vote against the scheme as a “wise decision”. The tight result of the postal ballot asking Black Isle residents if they were in favour of the proposed community wind farm at Millbuie Read more
Developers are still pushing ahead with a wind farm above Helensburgh and Rhu – despite planners warning it has ‘little prospect of success’. Glasgow Airport has objected to the plans for five 86.5-metre turbines on Tom Na H Airidh hill, saying they would ‘interfere’ with radar systems. As Read more