The merger of energy giants npower and SSE could reduce competition and lead to higher prices for some households, according to Britain’s competition watchdog. https://www.energyvoice.com/otherenergy/170017/uk-may-face-bill-hike-if-power-firms-merge/
Developers have abandoned plans to extend a controversial wind farm in Moray. https://www.energyvoice.com/otherenergy/169883/edf-energy-drops-plans-to-increase-turbine-size-at-wind-farm/
High levels of energy efficiency and stronger energy interconnections across Europe make a 100% renewable energy system possible. The biggest potential lies in increasing efficiency. Europe-wide, society could reduce its energy demand by half by 2050 – which means less renewable energy needs to be provided or stored. Connecting sectors, Read more
A senior Scottish power manager has been appointed to a new role as chief operating officer of a UK-wide wind power company. Stephen Rose, head of wind operations for at Pearth-based utility SSE for the last three years and a Director of G+ – the global offshore wind health Read more
Cockenzie power station site and location of electricity substation for Inch Cape Red Rock development in red A Tory MSP has arranged a public meeting in East Lothian following the SNP government’s controversial decision to ‘call in’ a planning application from a subsidiary of a Chinese state-owned company to build Read more
A major extension to a controversial Highlands wind farm near the Glenfiddich Estate at Dufftown was scuppered last night after the original developer formally withdrew the plans. Dorset-based wind farm developer Infinergy had created the project vehicle Dorenell Ltd with the land owner, Christopher Moran Energy Ltd, a company registered Read more
Renewables not so green BARRY Lees (Letters, April 19) suggests that those opposed to renewable energy should be sure of their facts when talking about birds killed by windmills. He then concludes that those who complain should give up windows, domestic electricity, and motor vehicles – since they also contribute Read more
Application For Consent Under S36 Of The Electricity Act 1989 And Direction Under S57(2) Of The Town And Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 That Planning Permission Is Deemed To Be Granted For The Construction And Operation Of The Harryburn Wind Farm, Near Elvanfoot In South Lanarkshire Council Planning Authority Area Read more