Plans have been put forward for a large community-owned wind farm which could be an alternative if the Lewis Windpower project fails to go ahead. http://www.stornowaygazette.co.uk/news/local-headlines/large-scale-community-wind-farm-waiting-in-the-wings-1-3751573
David Ross Highland Correspondent Conservationists have called on a power giant to scrap plans for a wind farm in sensitive peatland after independent findings questioned its green credentials RSPB Scotland claims that a 39-turbine development, due to be examined a delayed public inquiry starting today, could take almost Read more
IT is worth reviewing the UK wind turbine contribution to our electrical power needs over the present spell of not uncharacteristic, pleasant, spring weather. The UK has an installed windfleet capacity of just over 12,000 megawatts (equivalent to approximately one-third of today’s power demand) and at lunchtime today Read more
By Jane Candlish Anti-windfarm campaigners are furious that an electricity giant has started consultations on a powerline for a windfarm that does not yet have planning permission. A decision on the Allt Duine windfarm has been awaited from the Scottish Government for some time and is not expected until Read more
by Shona Gossip Plans to build a fourth wind turbine to help boost fundraising efforts to build a new north-east hospital have been rejected. Insch Renewable Energy Consortium (IREC) wanted to build the 326ft mast at Hill of Tillymorgan at Fisherford, Rothienorman. Three turbines of a similar size have already Read more
East Renfrewshire site at centre of allegations An inquiry has been launched after it was claimed that drinking water was allegedly contaminated by a massive windfarm development. Rural communities in East Renfrewshire and East Ayrshire are seeking legal advice after Scottish Power submitted an application to extend Whitelee Windfarm. Read more
UNCERTAINTY over public opinion has left community leaders in Peebles planning a poll on windfarms. http://www.peeblesshirenews.com/news/peebles/articles/2015/04/22/529863-public-to-be-asked-for-their-views-on–windfarms/
The debate on the effects of infrasound on the health of people and animals living near wind parks has been raging on with more intensity than ever – especially since Denmark unexpectedly halted the permitting of new wind parks due to “health concerns” from infrasound. http://notrickszone.com/#sthash.YZ4BY2HR.eRluww4M.dpbs