By David Mackay Scottish Government officials have been urged to respect the view of Moray communities and throw out the latest plan for huge wind farm expansion. The council objected to plans from Fred Olsen Renewables this week to build 29 turbines up to 738ft tall as part of a Read more…
The period before a repeat application can be lodged has been extended from 2 to 5 years. We have made a start on getting a purpose for planning. It would have been nice if the statement of purpose had covered the whole of the planning system, but fears of litigation Read more…
By Kirsty Feerick, Reporter Major changes could come to a New Cumnock wind farm as proposals demand bigger turbines. Plans have now been lodged to Lethans Wind Farm which hope to introduce the site’s lifespan from 25 to 30 years, as well as increase the height and the rotor diameter Read more…
In summary, people liked the forums. The conference is strong at talking to other professional groups and exchanging ideas between disciplines. More neighbours of windfarms would be welcome. It’s hard to take people’s opinions into account if they don’t come and talk to us. The full Post Conference Report is Read more…
by David McPhee Electricity from renewable energy generation in Scotland has reached record levels in the first quarter of 2019, new figures from the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has shown. According to BEIS, in the first quarter of 2019 renewable generation in Scotland was 8,877 gigawatts Read more…
SSE to invest billions in Scottish transmission networks amid shift to renewables By Mark Williamson Group Business Correspondent SCOTTISH Hydro-Electric owner SSE has said it will need to invest more than £2bn in the power transmission network in northern Scotland in coming years to support the drive to tackle climate Read more…
Moray Council is making a desperate bid to prevent wind turbines from becoming one of the region’s defining features. Officials yesterday submitted a strongly-worded objection to the Scottish Government over plans for 29 giant new towers in Strathspey. Energy giant Fred Olsen Renewables has lodged plans for the turbines, each Read more…
by David McPhee Liberal Democrat leadership candidate Sir Ed Davey has accused the UK Government of putting “the brakes on” renewable energy. Mr Davey pointed to his record as climate change secretary in the coalition government today, claiming he helped make the UK a world leader on offshore wind. He Read more…