David Lee The renewable energy market in Scotland is in transition as projects started under the last subsidy regime are completed. The end of the Renewable Obligation Certificate (ROC) scheme by the UK Government has had a major impact, according to Andy Macfarlane, partner at Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie. http://www.scotsman.com/news/legal-review-challenging-times-for-renewable-energy-firms-1-4597334
The backers of a proposed windfarm in one of the region’s most scenic areas have lodged an appeal against the council’s refusal of planning permission. In August, Dumfries and Galloway Council knocked back plans to erect ten 400 foot-high turbines at Longburn, near Carsphain. But now an appeal has been Read more…
By Kathryn Wylie A controversial bid to build a wind farm near Bonchester Bridge is being recommended for approval by planners next week. More than 60 objections have been lodged against plans to erect the 12-turbine Pines Burn wind farm development on the Harlow Estate, but Scottish Borders Council planning Read more…
Plans for a wind farm near the site of an ancient hill fort in the Borders have been recommended for approval. Public opinion has been split on the Pines Burn proposal with 54 objections received but 30 letters of support. Historic Environment Scotland said it noted the impact on Penchrise Read more…
The firm’s phones are not being answered, its Twitter account has been deleted and managing director Steven Rawding has stated he’s looking for ‘new opportunities http://www.insider.co.uk/news/scottish-renewables-specialist-vg-energy-11449913