A ‘last minute’ rush as wind power generators raced to get their Grid connections before the renewables obligation subsidy ends on 31 March 2017 has resulted in a record year for connections in northern Scotland. The electricity transmission network in the Highlands now supports more than over 4.5GW of renewable Read more…
The Lammermuirs could be home to Scotland’s tallest wind turbines if plans for an extension to Crystal Rig wind farm go ahead. Operator Fred Olsen Ltd had plans for a 26-turbine fourth extension to the 90+ turbine wind farm, but is now looking at changing those plans after the UK Read more…
RENEWABLE energy firm Burcote Wind has restated its commitment to Machrihanish-based wind tower manufacturer, CS Wind, potentially safeguarding up to 60 jobs. The company has said CS Wind will be the preferred partner for the Creggan Wind Farm near Glenbarr, which will see it procure towers from CS Wind, providing Read more…
The construction of eight wind turbines off the coast of Aberdeen has been approved by the Scottish Government. It is estimated the £250 million offshore wind farm will create about 110 jobs during the assembly, installation and ongoing maintenance activities when it is erected about nine miles south-east of the Read more…