By Iain Ramage A windfarm developer has insisted that a windfarm would not harm a Bronze Age gem that attracts tourists to the Highlands from around the world. The company’s defence in the latest appeal against turbines rejected by Highland councillors began with an archaeology consultant playing down the impact Read more
By Iain Ramage A four-day public inquiry begins today into a 13-turbine windfarm proposed for a hillside near Loch Ness. Highland planners last year rejected Force 9 Energy’s Cnoc an Eas scheme proposed for Glen Urquhart citing the “significantly detrimental visual impact”. The 448ft-tall turbines could be built five miles Read more
It is D-Day on Wednesday 8 March for the test turbine site two year extension at Hunterston. North Ayrshire Planning committee will decide whether to provide the green light to the project, although campaigners against the proposal have urged the council to be aware of ‘dizziness’ and other health concerns Read more
By Paul Kelly Controversial plans for a 15-turbine wind farm near Hawick face being given the thumbs-down by Scottish Borders Council over fears it could blight an area of natural beauty. County Durham-based Banks Renewables’ South Lanarkshire operation has submitted an application for the 132m-high turbines on land north, south, Read more
Despairing over what’s become of large swathes of the rural Scottish landscape has brought me a lot of friends. http://www.scotsman.com/news/opinion/kirsty-gunn-wild-i-m-livid-about-the-relentless-march-of-wind-turbines-1-4382594 Please leave a comment on the Scotsman’s web page.
Lanarkshire-based Muirhall Energy has completed two wind turbine projects by installing the final rotors on the same day at its Tormywheel and Burton Wold South developments. The first towers at Tormywheel – a 15 turbine site in West Lothian – were assembled last year. However there was a short delay Read more
SAS supporters may remember June and Ed Hall’s problems with their neighbour’s noisy turbine. We highlighted their plight in our Newsletter two years ago (see below). An abatement notice was served and the turbine no longer operates and will shortly be removed completely. Ed and June complained to the Ombudsman Read more
One in six jobs in the renewable energy sector are expected to be lost in the next year, according to a new industry survey. The Scottish Renewables study found businesses in the industry predict full-time equivalent posts in Scotland will drop 16.9% in the next 12 months. Its Employment Trends Read more