Ministers have been forced to reassure consumers and business that the latest changes to the government’s flagship energy market reforms will deal with any supply problems, illustrating how desperate matters have become UK energy policy is in disarray – but blackouts are unlikely/The Guardian http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2016/mar/01/uk-energy-policy-is-in-disarray-but-blackouts-are-unlikely
The online SVZ here reported yesterday on a wind-turbine construction accident occurring in Southern Germany. Workers of the Hamburg-based Nordex company were operating a large hoisting crane by remote control as it lifted the 60-tonne wind turbine rotor assembly for mounting onto the 200-meter tall tower. At 60 meters height Read more
A company has failed in its legal bid to overturn Energy Minister Fergus Ewing’s refusal to grant planning permission for a 34-turbine wind farm. Glenmorie Wind Farm Limited was denied consent for the scheme near Bonar Bridge in Sutherland in August 2014. Lawyers for the firm argued at the Court Read more
British Energy Minister Amber Rudd has signalled a ‘semi-U-turn’ in energy policy to improve security of supply and to ensure the lights stay on. She said the changes will tackle the’ legacy of under-investment and deliver an energy infrastructure fit for the 21st century.” Following a detailed review, a package Read more