The decision on this appeal was issued on 19 September 2018. The appeal has been allowed, and planning permission has been granted subject to conditions. http://www.dpea.scotland.gov.uk/CaseDetails.aspx?id=118330
Protesters from the far north coast of Scotland have travelled to Edinburgh to deliver a petition against plans to build two giant wind farms in a region known for its dramatic scenery. Locals fear the schemes, which between them will consist of almost 40 turbines standing up to 140m tall, Read more
A pioneering new technology has been used to electrify a power connection for a controversial windfarm in Moray. In an industry-first for the UK, plastic poles have been used for the Dorenell windfarm connection to the transmission grid. A design rethink to traditional steel pylons or wooden structures was needed Read more
RenewableUK has hailed a “historic milestone” as the country’s wind generation has passed 20 gigawatts. The landmark means UK wind can power 14million homes and comes following the opening of Orsted’s 659MW extension to the Walney windfarm off Cumbria earlier this month. Orsted’s project is the world’s largest operational offshore Read more
An appeal is to be lodged against the refusal of a wind farm described as “overly prominent and overwhelming” by planning officials. Dumfries and Galloway Council rejected the 12-turbine Hopsrig project near Langholm. Buccleuch Energy director Alan Wilson said that decision was “disappointing” and the company hoped to address concerns Read more