The future of the Green Investment Bank must be guaranteed, despite plans by the UK Government to privatise it, according to the Deputy First Minister. http://news.scotland.gov.uk/News/Guarantees-sought-over-green-investment-1a91.aspx
Onshore wind farms could be built without any need for Government subsidies “in the near future”, energy minister Andrea Leadsom has said. https://www.energyvoice.com/otherenergy/80807/andrea-leadsom-says-wind-farms-will-not-need-subsidy/
Ministers from Westminster and Holyrood will hold diplomatic talks this autumn to discuss future funding for UK onshore wind farm projects. http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/ministers-to-hold-autumn-talks-over-funding-for-onshore-wind-farms-in-the-uk-10343222.html
Scott Wright Group business correspondent THE Renewables Infrastructure Group (TRIG) has acquired a significant minority stake in six operational wind farms in Scotland in a deal worth £246 million, boosting its capacity by nearly 50 per cent. The deal gives TRIG a 49 per cent equity interest in a subsidiary Read more
By Jamie McKenzie Police were called to a north windfarm exhibition yesterday after a member of the public claimed he was assaulted by security staff brought in to prevent trouble. The drama unfolded outside Kiltarlity Village Hall, where plans for a 10-turbine scheme went on display for the first time. Read more