Scotland is anticipated to get 60% of the created jobs from the UK onshore wind sector, according to a new report issued by BVG Associates. Of the 18,000 potential jobs created during the construction phase and 8,500 long-term skilled jobs thereafter, Scotland is to win the lionshare while “delivering a Read more…
Ministers told there is no logical argument against turbines in areas that want them https://www.theguardian.com/business/2018/jun/10/deterring-onshore-windfarms-means-higher-energy-bills-lord-deben
FINDING maintenance provision for farmscale wind turbines should now be easier thanks to new cooperation between a group of companies which have agreed to share information, parts supply and technical knowledge to support a wide range of wind turbines. The TMR Group is made up of Ecocel Renewables, Gael Energy, Read more…
Communities are often being left with just the “crumbs off the table” if they do not strike a hard bargain to host windfarms, MSPs warned yesterday. Politicians at Holyrood yesterday highlighted the “very inconsistent picture” across Scotland as they debated the financial benefits of the turbine developments. After hearing the Read more…
Written by David McPhee Coriolis Energy is to unveil plans for a new Highland wind farm at two public events next week. The Kirkan development will be built less than four miles north-west of the village of Garve and form an extension to the already operational Corriemoillie and Lochluichart schemes. Read more…
Angry Conservatives have claimed the Scottish Government is planning a multi-million pound “money grab” from the Borders by charging for work undertaken by the local council on wind farm applications. The proposals are to raise the fees charged for major planning applications under section 36 of the Electricity Act – Read more…
Britain’s gone seven days with almost no wind generation and forecasts show the calm conditions persisting until the middle of the month. Wind Disappears in Britain Leaving Turbines at a Standstill
Attending the Parliamentary debate on the planning bill last week it seemed that the conclusions were pretty damning. http://www.planningdemocracy.org.uk/2018/engage-with-purpose/