Developers have appealed against the decision to refuse an eight-turbine wind farm in Dumfries and Galloway which attracted nearly 600 objections. Falck Renewables is behind the plans at Mochrum Fell, west of Corsock and north-east of Parton. Dumfries and Galloway Council refused the application in June this year. The decision Read more
A group of campaigners took a stroll in the countryside to raise funds for Save Straiton for Scotland . http://www.carricktoday.co.uk/what-s-on/walkers-raising-funds-for-windfarm-group-1-3895645
A group of campaigners took a stroll in the countryside to raise funds for Save Straiton for Scotland . Over £760 was raised at the Straiton Stroll to support the campaign protecting the stunning landscape and communities around Straiton from what the walkers called ‘inappropriate industrial development’. The campaign, organised Read more
SNP energy minister Fergus Ewing was on the brink of resigning after being told to announce a moratorium on fracking, one of Holyrood’s most high-profile MSPs has claimed. http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/13785772.SNP_energy_minister_was__on_brink_of_resigning__over_fracking_policy/?ref=ebln
Upper Nithsdale has missed out on a £6 million windfarm cash boost amid fears over rare birds. http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/local-news/massive-turbine-project-near-sanquhar-6513054
MACKIE’S of Scotland has taken a big step forward in its drive to become self-sufficient in renewable energy by investing millions of pounds in a solar energy farm. http://www.heraldscotland.com/business/13785754.Mackie_s_shines_light_on_new_solar_farm/
By Iain Ramage Councillors are being directed to approve a major electricity substation at a tranquil Highland beauty spot to accommodate a windfarm that is currently the subject of a legal challenge. The 67-turbine Stronelairg scheme would be the biggest in the Monadhliath mountains. Scottish Hydro Electric Transmission’s (Shet) proposal Read more
Donald Trump will take his fight against plans for an offshore windfarm near his north-east golf resort to the highest court in the land next month. https://www.energyvoice.com/otherenergy/88650/trump-to-take-windfarm-battle-to-supreme-court-next-month/