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June 26, 2019

World’s largest wind turbine to be put through UK ‘readiness’ testing – Energy Voice

by David McPhee The world’s biggest wind turbine is to undergo UK testing before it enters production in 2021. GE Renewable Energy’s Haliade-X 12 megawatt (MW) nacelle is due to be transported from its production facilities in Saint-Nazaire and Cherbourg in France to ORE Catapult’s testing facilities in Blyth in Read more…

By SAS Volunteer, 4 years ago

Wind turbines killing endangered birds – 7 News Australia

Melissa Meehan Wind farms might be considered a clean form of energy but the giant turbine blades are proving a hazard to birds, including critically-endangered species, a conservation group warns. Critically-endangered species are among those being killed, BirdLife Tasmania spokesman Eric Woehler said on Tuesday. “The blade is sometimes approaching Read more…

By SAS Volunteer, 4 years ago

Heriot Community Council Appeal Succeeds

Gilston Hill Wind Farm Update, June 2019 Heriot Community Council Appeal Succeeds As previously stated, Heriot CC decided to appeal to the Court of Session requesting that the decision of the Reporter appointed to hear the planning appeal in relation to the Gilston Hill wind farm be set aside. This Read more…

By SAS Volunteer, 4 yearsJune 26, 2019 ago
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