The SNP is today calling on the UK Government to ensure Scotland’s vital onshore wind energy continues to receive the support it needs – amidst concerns that the UK Government’s energy priorities could disadvantage Scotland’s renewable energy industry. http://www.snp.org/media-centre/news/2015/jun/uk-gov-needs-re-think-approach-onshore-wind
Scottish Energy Minister Fergus Ewing has called on the UK Government to fulfil the commitment made in its Queen’s Speech and consult with the Scottish Government before any decisions are taken to axe windfarm subsidies. http://www.scottishenergynews.com/scottish-renewables-chief-supports-fergus-as-he-fires-warning-shot-over-uk-threat-to-wind-farm-subsidies/
A ‘ground-breaking’ study on replacing traditional met-masts on difficult terrain with portable, ground-based lidar has been published by Stirling-based Natural Power. http://www.scottishenergynews.com/scottish-renewable-experts-forecast-traditional-met-masts-to-face-the-axe-from-zephir-lidar/
An investigation has begun into the cause of a wind turbine fire, which could be seen in parts of the Valley. http://www.rossendalefreepress.co.uk/news/investigation-launched-stunning-pictures-show-9391390
Forestry firms and windfarm developers could be billed for emergency road improvements to compensate for damage their trucks are inflicting on some lifeline routes in fragile Highland communities. https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/600181/windfarm-firms-could-be-charged-for-highland-road-repairs/
Campaigners have won the latest fight in the eight-year battle against wind turbines being built at an Angus beauty spot. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/news/local/angus-the-mearns/campaigners-celebrate-the-refusal-of-rossie-moor-wind-turbines-1.881355
A massive powerline pylon project has raised the spectre of “an explosion” of windfarm applications in the Stewartry. http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/local-news/controversial-pylon-project-could-open-5820068
The UK Government should not remove public subsidies for wind farms without consulting the Scottish Government first, the energy minister has warned. The Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) is expected to announce measures to deliver on the Conservatives’ manifesto pledge to “end any new public subsidy” for onshore Read more