Many turbines will soon need to be replaced. This was never going to be a problem when eye-watering subsidies were harvested from electricity consumers but are now drying up. Owners who decide not to replace the turbines will have to remove the turbine and the blades which contain Bisphenol A, Read more
The world’s biggest producer of wind turbines has accused Britain of obstructing use of new technology that can slash costs, preventing the wind industry from offering one of the cheapest forms of energy without subsidies. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/economics/12090394/Britain-abandons-onshore-wind-just-as-new-technology-makes-it-cheap.html
Scotland-based utility SSE expects a decision regarding its proposed onshore wind farm capacity extension when the Scottish government considers the planning application on Jan. 12, Kallanish Energy understands. Scotland to consider SSE’s wind farm extension
The SNP have secured a debate this week in the House of Commons on the UK-Govt’s trade and economic policies, in which they aim to highlight the ‘shambles’ over renewable energy. SNP-led Commons debate aims to highlight ‘shambles’ of UK renewable energy policy
The largest windfarm ever proposed for Angus has had the plug pulled because of “uncertainty” over government subsidies, The Courier can reveal. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/news/local/angus-the-mearns/75-million-macritch-hill-windfarm-plan-withdrawn-1.919014