The National Grid has recommended that work on the Beauly-Blackhillock-Kintore electricity pylons project in Aberdeenshire does “not proceed”. As the owner of the electricity transmission network in the north of Scotland, Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks – operating under licence as Scottish Hydro Electric Transmission – has a duty to Read more
Britain is falling behind on its commitments to meet its 2020 renewable energy targets, while the European Union overall remains on track, according to a report by Reuters. Targets are set by the EU’s Renewable Energy Directive, introduced in 2009. The United Kingdom is expected to provide 30% electricity, 12% Read more
Jody Harrison, Reporter PLANS to increase the size of a major windfarm have been given the greenlight by the Scottish Government. An extra 15 turbines are to be built at Kype Muir site in South Lanarkshire, along with the existing 226 currently in development. The 41 turbine project is estimated Read more
MAGGIE Chetty (Letters, January 30) lists security of pensions as an issue which needs to be addressed before a further independence referendum. I concur. Westminster, representing rUK, will not be liable. The National Insurance Fund has a working balance of little more than 1/6th (16.7 per cent) of projected annual Read more
By Joshua King A final decision on proposals to build a wind turbine at the heart of a political “cronyism” row is expected this week. Turriff councillor Sandy Duncan first lodged proposals to build the 150ft structure on his land at Beechwood near Forglen three years ago and has already Read more