Because of their isolation from human intervention, the Lowther Hills are a vital asset to Scotland for its population’s health and wellbeing. https://www.change.org/p/energy-consents-unit-stop-the-north-lowther-wind-farm
SIR, – The recently announced British Gas 12.5% electricity price rise is entirely due to expensive government green energy policies, as wholesale electricity prices have actually reduced. Existing onshore and offshore wind still receives renewable obligation subsidies under long-term contracts. New offshore wind solar, wave, tidal, and biomass benefit from Read more
SIR – I write In reference to the story Windiarrn decisions reversed’ (Press and Journal, August 2). The growth of onshore wind over the past decade has been a fantastic success, with the sector now providing the bulk of Scotland’s renewable electricity; displacing millions of tonnes of carbon emissions each Read more
SIR – It wasn’t clear if your piece on Industrial wind turbines and the SNP’s disturbing habit of stamping on local opinion had included the word because of a comment by Niall Stuart, CEO of trade association Scottish Renewables, or an addition by the reporting journalist. Using the word ‘nimby’ Read more
THE Digest of UK Energy Statistics covering 2016 has just been released and it’s been a poor year for renewables. Wind generation fell by 7.3 per cent even though the number of wind turbines rose by 13 per cent, due to wind speeds “considerably lower” than in 2015. Hydro generation Read more
SAS has been contacted by a Supporter who is keen to make a video of the windfarm construction phase. If anyone knows of a windfarm currently under construction, could you please let us know using the “Get in Touch” form on the Homepage or contacting Graham Lang direct: grahamlang@scotlandagainstspin.org Read more
Wind farm manufacturers are likely to have to ensure that their designs go well beyond the requirements of international standards after a landmark ruling from the UK’s highest court. Lawyers predicted yesterday that the judgment in the long-running dispute, MT Højgaard v E.ON, which was handed down yesterday in the Read more
A Scottish renewable energy developer is to appeal against the decision by a local council to reject its application to build a wind farm ‘near’ Gleneagles Hotel. More than 400 people and organisations – including the five-star hotel, had called for the scheme to be scrapped, arguing that it could Read more