Plans for a wind farm near the site of an ancient hill fort in the Scottish Borders have been unanimously rejected by councillors. Historic Environment Scotland had noted the impact on Penchrise Pen but said it did not consider it of enough “national significance” to object. Scottish Borders Council had Read more…
PLANS to put up one of the world’s tallest wind turbines in the Scottish Borders will destroy hopes of creating Scotland’s third national park, campaigners have warned. http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/15644339.New_wind_farm_puts_plans_for_Scotland_s_third_national_park_at_risk/
A new platform for businesses to source renewable energy in the European market has been launched. Set up by Solar Power Europe, Wind Europe, RE100 and WBCSD the RE-Source Platform claims to be the first and only multi-stakeholder platform in Europe bringing together the interests of both renewable energy buyers Read more…
Siemens Gamesa will cut 6,000 jobs as a part of a new restructuring plan “to increase its competitiveness,” the company said on Monday. https://www.ft.com/content/50d2d7a9-ad26-3bc0-8b2e-cd47b17cf3ad