Construction of 239MW Scottish wind farm starts/Energy Live News
The construction of a 239MW onshore wind project has started in Scotland. http://www.energylivenews.com/2015/07/29/construction-of-scottish-239mw-wind-farm-starts/
CLOSING SUBMISSION for DR RACHEL CONNOR AND MR TIM HARRISON (the Connor/Harrison Group or CHG)
The closing submission for Dr Rachel Connor and Tim Harrison in the public examination of an application for consent under the Electricity Act, s.36 for the third extension to the Whitelee Windfarm is now available on the DPEA website ref number WIN-‐190-‐1 http://www.dpea.scotland.gov.uk/Document.aspx?id=287330 Mr Elliot Davis’s closing submission can also Read more
Hurrah! Windfarms produce whopping ONE PER CENT of EU energy/The Register
The colossal, hugely expensive windfarms that are spread across huge areas of Europe’s land and sea, which are projected to drive up household energy bills by more than 50 per cent in coming years, have achieved … almost nothing in terms of reducing EU carbon emissions. http://www.theregister.co.uk/2015/07/27/colossal_expensive_windfarms_produce_whopping_one_percent_of_eu_energy/
Supergrid a pipe dream – Sunday Herald (letters)
Ian Duncan MEP is quoted as saying “this is the most exciting project to hit the North Sea since the discovery of oil” (EU set to pledge billions in support of top priority North Sea supergrid, Business, July 19). Mr Duncan’s Conservative colleagues in Westminster are doing all they can Read more
FM letter to PM on windfarm support
The First Minister has written to the Prime Minister to outline her concern at the UK Government’s decision to end the Renewables Obligation early to highlight the impact on business and investor confidence in Scotland. Dear David Thank you for your recent response to my letter of 18 June concerning Read more
Wind farm critic Trump shows he’s full of hot air/The Express
DONALD Trump has shares in a wind power company – despite being an outspoken critic of wind farms. http://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/593956/Wind-farm-critic-Trump-shows-full-hot-air
Windfarm extension may generate jobs – Peebleshire News
AN extension to the Clyde wind farm situated between Biggar, Abington and Moffat could lead to more jobs in the Scottish Borders. AN extension to the Clyde wind farm situated between Biggar, Abington and Moffat could lead to more jobs in the Borders. According to Kirstanne Land, Community Liaison Manager Read more
Amber Rudd expects no CfDs for onshore wind/Energy Live News
Onshore wind is not expected to be allocated under the next round of the Contracts for Difference (CfDs) scheme, Energy Secretary Amber Rudd said today. http://www.energylivenews.com/2015/07/21/amber-rudd-cfds-not-expected-for-onshore-wind/