Written by David McPhee Global Renewable Energy Company (RES) projects are £1 million more efficient than the industry standard, according to a new report by DNV GL. Research carried out by DNV GL – technical advisor to the energy sector – claims windfarm assets managed by RES perform 1% better Read more
To vary the section 36 consent granted on 15 September 2017 to construct and operate an 18 turbine wind farm on land approximately 6km south of Dalmellington in Dumfries and Galloway (the “relevant section 36 consent”). http://www.energyconsents.scot/ApplicationDetails.aspx
When the world’s richest entrepreneur says wind and solar will never work, it’s probably time to listen. Bill Gates made a fortune applying common sense to the untapped market of home computing. The meme has it that IBM’s CEO believed there was only a market for five computers in the Read more
By Gareth McPherson Wind farms rejected by councils in Tayside and Fife have been waved through 13 times by ministers in Edinburgh. Analysis of planning data by The Courier shows eight refused applications for turbine developments in Tayside and five in Fife have been successful on appeal since 2003. The Read more
Maggie Wynton raises the issue of Grid transmission charges of 19p in Scotland but London power generators get a subsidy of 6p per kilowatt (Letters, February 10). Charges for the Grid are dependent on distance and that electricity is lost during the transmission process. The English have power plants near Read more
By Kevin McKenna SOME of the more seductive offerings of the Yes movement have been constructed around Scotland’s status as a world leader in the renewable energy sector. Scotland’s felicitous climate and geography are key factors in our ability to harness and exploit a limitless bounty bequeathed to us by Read more
The next renewable energy auction round has been “prospectively” set for May 2019, the UK Government revealed last night. The planned Contracts for Difference (CfD) third allocation round will look to take place on May 29 2019. Developers within the auction are able to bid for renewable energy contracts for delivery Read more
A wealthy Tory MSP who regularly attacks onshore renewable energy was accused of hypocrisy last night after it emerged he has financial interests in a windfarm. Alexander Burnett – who has served as Ruth Davidson’s energy spokesman after being elected in 2016 – previously claimed windfarms are “damaging Scotland’s countryside”. Read more