Linda Holt, spokesperson for national campaign group Scotland Against Spin called the report “propaganda – paid for and produced by a parasitic industry which has grown fat on consumer subsidy.” She added: “The report is full of misleading claims and glaring omissions. Wind energy only looks cost-effective if you ignore Read more
RenewableUK has today released a report specially commissioned to prove how valuable onshore wind is to the UK economy. SAS saw it coming and prepared a comment which you can find here or in our Press Releases. In addition to the input from the economic experts Prof Gordon Hughes and Read more
Nearly four-fifths (78%) of the UK public back renewable energy but this is less compared to the last three years, a new survey claims. http://www.energylivenews.com/2015/04/29/less-uk-backing-for-renewables/
Scottish Power Renewables has launched a research project to protect black grouse on its wind farms http://www.scottishenergynews.com/scottish-power-launches-not-so-famous-black-grouse-conservation-project-at-argyllshire-windfarm/
The Highlands and islands could soon be home to the same number of wind turbines as in the whole of England, it has emerged. Official figures show that there are 443 operational turbines in the region, about 38% of the 1,164 that are up and running in England. However, the Read more
By Graeme Strachan An Angus landmark may have to compete with wind power for prominence on the Angus skyline, it has been claimed. A report by Angus Council’s countryside officer Stewart Roberts has claimed a proposed wind turbine would adversely affect the setting of Arbroath and historic landmarks Read more
A windfarm developer is seeking a two-year extension for 80m masts that collect wind-speed data at a Highland Perthshire estate. Crossburns Windfarm Ltd is seeking permission to develop a windfarm on the Urlar Estate, south-west of Aberfeldy. An application was submitted to the Scottish Government in October 2014 for Crossburns Read more
Sustainable Shetland’s James Mackenzie spent the weekend in Glasgow speaking about his experiences of “undemocratic” planning. The vice-chair of the anti-Viking Wind Farm campaign group was invited to talk at the Planning Democracy’s People’s Perspective event at the city’s Trades Hall on Saturday. Mackenzie opened up about Sustainable Shetland’s opposition Read more