Last Wednesday, following what National Grid casually referred to as ‘multiple plant breakdowns’ of a number of power stations – desperate attempts had to be made to find back-up power supplies to keep the lights on throughout the evening. It was a clear demonstration of the dangers of the UK’s Read more
Chancellor George Osborne is “calling the shots” when it comes to energy policy. http://www.energylivenews.com/2015/11/10/ed-davey-george-osborne-is-calling-the-shots-on-energy-policy/
The benefits of offshore wind farms off the East of England will be celebrated at an event next week overlooking the area where billions of pounds worth of developments are happening. http://www.scottishenergynews.com/scots-and-viking-offshore-wind-leaders-come-together-to-focus-on-future-of-renewables/
A decision on controversial plans for a 13-turbine wind farm proposed for moorland below the Corrieyairack Pass, south of Fort Augustus, has been postponed. http://www.inverness-courier.co.uk/News/Controversial-wind-farm-approved-for-Culachy-Estate-Invergarry-10112015.htm
Plans for three revolutionary wind turbines in north-east Fife have been met with a “show-stopping” wave of opposition by residents. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/news/local/fife/show-stopping-opposition-to-plan-for-new-look-turbines-near-leuchars-1.909800
The UK does not have the “right policies” to meet legal renewable energy targets, Energy and Climate Change Secretary Amber Rudd has admitted. But appearing before a parliamentary committee after a leaked letter emerged spelling out an expected shortfall in the target to source 15% of the country’s energy from Read more
Jamie McKenzie A green energy firm has lost its battle to build a 14-turbine windfarm on an iconic Highland mountain. PI Renewables wanted the Scottish Government to overturn Highland Council’s decision to reject its plans for the 377ft towers on the foothills of Ben Wyvis. A public local inquiry was Read more