Wind turbines are the world’s new ‘apex predators’, wiping out buzzards, hawks and other carnivorous birds at the top of the food chain, say scientists. A study of wind farms in India found that predatory bird numbers drop by three quarters in areas around the turbines. This is having a Read more
The deadline is approaching for representations to a proposed windfarm project in Aberdeenshire. Developers Coriolis Energy and Irish utility ESB have lodged an application for 26 turbines at Glendye, maintaining the project could deliver significant new additional onshore wind capacity. The proposals, for an area around seven miles south west Read more
Wind farm developments should be accelerated with the help of state subsidies after a poll revealed two-thirds of rural Scots support them, campaigners say. A Green MSP in Fife has called on the UK Government to re-introduce the cash support on the back of the survey, so more energy projects Read more
Application Description: Development of up to 20 turbines with a maximum tip height of 149.9 metres, battery storage (10MW) and associated infrastructure and access. 4.5km to the west of New Cumnock Application Received Date: 16 Oct 2018 Max Total MW Of Development Applied For: 84 Max Turbine Height: 149.90 Number Read more
By Joseph Anderson, Local Democracy Reporter Over the past ten years, 58 appeals were made to the Scottish Government against a planning application refusal from Scottish Borders Council. Out of these, the decision was reversed in 25 cases by Scottish Government Reporters. This figure includes 8 out of 21 decision Read more
ABOUT 110 delegates turned up to hear that the future for large scale renewables in the isles is facing a critical 12 months – but if contracts are secured there will be big business for local suppliers. https://www.shetnews.co.uk/2018/11/01/isles-suppliers-hear-renewables-chiefs-tout-a-bright-green-future/?fbclid=IwAR3aR9QWfp69qY5w7ObV7aqWVlFE_7zRMybUevi-qkcZq_fopl_w5NsyPX0
A study into whether seabirds can avoid hitting wind turbines is to be carried out off the Aberdeenshire coast. The 11-turbine farm was the focus of a lengthy planning battle involving Donald Trump who argued it would spoil the view from his golf resort at Menie. Previous wildlife impact studies Read more
Sarah Devine The value of oil and gas produced in Scottish waters has grown by more than 18 per cent to £20 billion, it was announced in September. SNIP While it is too early for legal work, Munro expects more is to come from it. The renewables sector is slowly Read more