An investigation into noise from wind turbines in Neilston is continuing AN energy firm’s bid to operate a Neilston wind turbine for an extra two years has highlighted concerns over noise. London & Cambridge Energy Limited had previously been given the green light to operate its Nether Carswell turbine Read more
Good news came at the weekend that wind farm developers have called time on efforts to erect 13 wind turbines, each over 400 ft tall, above Glen Urquhart, near Loch Ness https://www.mountaineering.scot/news/good-news-for-glen-urquhart?platform=hootsuite
Tourists decide to spend time in Scotland for many reasons, but one factor trumps them all: our unique scenery and landscapes. http://www.scotsman.com/news/opinion/helen-mcdade-industry-in-beauty-spots-is-not-good-for-tourism-1-4512546
Tories urged to look at onshore windfarms which can be built as cheaply as gas plants and deliver the same power for half the cost of Hinkley Point, says Arup https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2017/jul/23/drop-in-wind-energy-costs-adds-pressure-for-government-rethink
The UK’s renewable energy industry, including heat, power, and transport, employed a record 125,940 people in the financial year-end Apr 2016. But the number of jobs grew by only 2.5% between 2014-15 and 2015-16 – a significant decline in growth from two years previous when growth was at nearly 9%. Read more
The private nuisance case against the Operators of the West Knock Windfarm in Aberdeenshire had it’s first procedural hearing at Aberdeen Sheriff Court last month. Court Proceedings – West Knock Windfarm
Plans for a floating windfarm demonstrator 3.7 miles off Dounreay in Caithness are in disarray after the developer’s collapse into administration. Dounreay Tri floating wind farm in doubt as developer collapses
The world’s first full-scale floating wind farm has started to take shape off the north-east coast of Scotland. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-40699979