In one of the first deals of its kind in Scotland, an onshore wind farm has been financed with the goal of targeting fuel poverty in Scotland. The innovative structure of the deal for the new Pogbie wind farm brings together multiple stakeholders, including Mongoose Energy, the Renewable Energy Investment Read more
EON SE is in advanced talks to acquire RWE AG’s green-energy business Innogy SE, in a deal that would create a German renewables champion as Europe’s biggest economy tries to wean itself off fossil fuels, according to people familiar with the matter. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-03-10/eon-is-said-to-be-in-advanced-talks-to-acquire-rwe-s-innogy-jelt8kli?utm_campaign=news&utm_medium=bd&utm_source=applenews
Reay residents have turned out in force to voice their fears that their village will end up encircled by “a ring of steel”. They were appearing at the public session at the end of a public local inquiry into plans for two wind farms involving a total of 38 turbines, Read more
Closing submission will be heard at Aberdeen Sheriff Court on Monday 12 March in the Noise Nuisance case against Stuartfield Windpower Ltd. The Sheriff’s decision is expected in 6-12 weeks. Andrew Milne and others v Stuartfield Windpower Ltd – Day 3 of legal proceedings
By David Proctor A tiny north-east community has raised fresh fears that its beach will become a windfarm landing site. Giant offshore cables could land at Sandend Bay with the company behind the project choosing the potential area for its onshore infrastructure. The beach, which is a renowned surfing Read more
By Kirsty Smyth A public inquiry has begun into plans for a 15-turbine wind farm south east of Hawick. The hearing into the proposed Birneyknowe development opened at Minto Golf Club today, March 7, following a two-day postponement due to the recent wintry weather. County Durham firm Banks Renewables wants Read more
Ronnie Alexander, 74, became trapped in heavy snow on Afton wind farm in Ayrshire when severe weather struck – his family are demanding answers over his death Distraught family of Ayrshire security guard who died in wind farm blizzard fear he wasn’t given satellite phone for emergencies
By Jamie Ross A group set up to prevent an offshore windfarm building part of its development at a north-east beach has insisted it is “committed” to fighting the scheme. Moray West Offshore aims to deploy 90 giant turbines off the coast of the Moray Firth which could provide power Read more