Barrel Law rolls again – ReNews
ABO Wind UK has resubmitted a planning application to the Scottish Borders Council for the 24.5MW Barrel Law wind farm in Scotland. http://renews.biz/108479/barrel-law-rolls-again/
Wind turbine appeal decisions: statistics
Due to the number of enquiries on this subject received by SAS, we would like to remind you that the information can be accessed at https://beta.gov.scot/publications/wind-turbine-appeal-decisions-statistics/
Romans help see off new wind farm plan – Carluke Gazette
Romans help see off new wind farm plan Romans who once bridged the Clyde have helped rural Clydesdale residents in their battle against a wind farm. Councillors have turned down plans for a wind farm at Little Gill, Abington, partly because it would affect the setting of a Roman fortlet Read more
Wind farms and biodiversity: a collision course? – BTO
In a changing world, the development of green energy is more important than ever. One of the most well-developed and cheaply available options is wind power, but there is evidence that wind farms can also have a negative impact on biodiversity. This 2017 study, funded by the Cambridge Conservation Initiative Read more
Letter to editor: True cost of wind power for generating electricity under-stated – Scottish Energy News
Sir, I note that you report (12 Sept 2017, Scottish Energy News) the subsidised offered price of £57.50/MWhr for two recent offshore wind farm applications. We of course pay the subsidy as well. Should that not be included in the price offered? The true cost of wind needs assessment of Read more
Body blow for flagship renewable energy project – Herald
MARK WILLIAMSON PLANS to harness the force of the seas off Scotland to generate energy have been called into question again after a flagship tidal power scheme suffered a body blow although other renewables schemes are making progress. The UK government snubbed an application to provide support for the expansion Read more
Moray East windfarm set to go ahead after successful bid – Herald
A MAJOR offshore wind farm off the Moray coast will go ahead at record low prices after securing subsidies in the latest Government auction. The three successful offshore wind projects in the auction include the Moray East Wind Farm off the north east coast of Scotland. The venture by EDPR Read more
Hunterston turbine appeal concern – Largs and Millport Weekly News
Concerns over local opinion being railroaded by Scottish government ministers when it comes to wind farm appeals has been raised by the Scottish Conservatives. http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/fairlie/15524918.Hunterston_turbine_appeal_concern/