Mark Macaskill More than half of Scotland’s landscape is visually affected by giant wind turbines, according to fresh research. In 1995, about 1% of the countryside was affected by turbines, meaning they could only be seen in a tiny fraction of rural areas. Academics now believe the figure stands at Read more
Orkney Islands Council’s decision to reject two proposed wind farms has been overturned by the Scottish Government. It was confirmed today, Thursday, that the planning applications made by Hoolan Energy – which were rejected by the council’s planning committee, last September – have now been approved, after being re-examined by Read more
by David McPhee A troubled turbine firm with a major Scottish Highland wind farm contract has been saved thanks to a multi-million loan. German wind turbine manufacturer Senvion announced an £86 million loan from lenders, staving off concerns that the firm was about to go bust. The wind turbine manufacturer Read more
by David McPhee Blame for a perceived shortfall in Scottish renewable energy jobs in the north-east has been laid at the feet of government by the country’s trade union body. In a new report, the Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC) has called the inability to secure a renewables boom for Read more
An appeal has been filed in the Court of Session against approval for Forsa Energy’s 21MW Gilston Hill wind farm. Scottish ministers granted consent for seven 3MW turbines with tip heights of 126.5 metres. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-south-scotland-47157320 http://www.dpea.scotland.gov.uk/CaseDetails.aspx?id=118388 Heriot Community Council 1 April at 18:44 · Local people may remember the planning Read more
by David McPhee German turbine firm Senvion has seen its share price dramatically tumble over news that it may be about to go bust. The wind turbine manufacturer filed for insolvency last week following a period of financial uncertainty. As it placed itself into a state of “self-administration” the firm’s Read more
Councillors serving on the SIC’s planning committee have given a majority backing to the Mossy Hill windfarm. Members voted six-two in favour of the development, but called for added conditions relating to “shadow flicker” and the development’s proximity to the Tingwall shooting range. Peel Energy were applying to build the Read more
Union leaders will confront Nicola Sturgeon today over broken SNP promises to create tens of thousands of renewable energy jobs. The First Minister will be put on the spot when she visits the STUC congress in Dundee. https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/politics/nicola-sturgeon-face-union-chiefs-14383313