World’s first floating wind farm starts generating electricity – BBC
The world’s first floating wind farm has started delivering electricity to the Scottish grid. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-41652707
Renewables after Brexit: What’s at stake? – Scottish Energy News
Following the referendum decision in June 2016 by the electorate of the UK to leave the European Union, a great deal has been written, said and speculated about Brexit. Much of the debate has been characterised by jargon, economic theory and competing claims about gains and losses. But with the Read more
EXCLUSIVE: Canadian power giant reveals location of fleet of 10 new wind farms in Scotland – Scottish Energy News
A Canadian plc renewable energy company has formed a 50-50 joint venture with a UK counterpart to build up to 10 new wind power farms in Scotland. Montreal-based Boralex and Infinergy Ltd plan to invest around £6.5 million in a network of new onshore wind farms with a combined design Read more
Scot-Govt approves new Highlands wind farms for SSE and RES, but rejects West Coast Energy bid in Perthshire – Scottish Energy News
There has been mixed results for major wind power companies in their bids to develop new turbine farms in Scotland. The Scot-Govt has approved new projects proposed by SSE and RES, while rejecting the bid by Wales-based West Coast Energy to build a new 25-turbine wind farm near Aberfeldy in Read more