Stranded wind farm workers airlifted to safety – BBC
Three workmen have been airlifted to safety after their vehicle became stuck in deep snow near a wind farm site in the Highlands. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-highlands-islands-43071411
Andrew Milne and others v Stuartfield Windpower Ltd – Day 2 of legal proceedings
Day 2 was taken up by Matt Cand of Hoare Lea Acoustics giving expert evidence for Aberdeenshire Council. He explained all the technical issues to the Sheriff and appeared to firmly support the Milnes. He was then cross examined for 90 mins by James Findlay QC, acting for Stuartfield Windpower Read more…
Scottish renewables wind-turbine platform manufacturing yard to ‘close within days’ – Scottish Energy News
The BiFab wind-turbine platform manufacturing yard at at Arnish on the Isle of Lewis looks set to shutdown permanently within days. BiFab currently employs 30 people – mostly self-employed sub-contractors – at the yard, which is owned by the Scot-Govt. Just three months ago, a peak of 160 people were Read more…
UK onshore wind projects ‘pushed through’ as future looks uncertain – Energy Voice
Renewable lobby group WindEurope has suggested that a number of onshore wind projects were “pushed through” in the UK last year due to a fear over the imminent demise of feed in tariffs connected to the energy. UK onshore wind projects ‘pushed through’ as future looks uncertain
Update – Andrew Milne + others v Stuartfield Windpower Limited
Aberdeen Sheriff Court – Sheriff Andrew Miller Today saw the start of the Milne’s long awaited noise nuisance case against Stuartfield Windpower Ltd. Andrew and Rosemary gave evidence this morning and answered questions from John Campbell QC. Rosemary was later cross examined by Counsel for Stuartfield Windpower Ltd, James Findlay Read more…
Planning Democracy – Demo reminder
Just a quick reminder of the demo outside the Parliament on Wed 28th Feb 12-2pm to kick off the series of the Planning Review Evidence Sessions where select community groups will get an opportunity to present to the Local Government and Communities Committee (LGCC) why the current planning system does Read more…
European Commission will not block Scotland’s remote island wind projects – Energy Voice
Remote Scottish island communities have welcomed the news that the European Commission will not stand in their way when submitting wind farm plans in the next Contract for Difference (CfD) auction round. European Commission will not block Scotland’s remote island wind projects
Windfarm power plans raise mother’s concern – Energy Voice
The mother of a young girl who had double brain surgery just 11 months ago fears she will suffer if a controversial windfarm project goes ahead. Windfarm power plans raise mother’s concern