Stemster Wind Farm – Pre Application
Max Total MW Of Development Applied For: 100 ECU Reference: ECU00001882 Max Turbine Height: 200 Number Of Turbines Applied For: 11 Highland Council http://www.energyconsents.scot/ApplicationDetails.aspx
Heriot Community Council successful legal challenge – further information
We recently posted the good news that Heriot Community Council had successfully challenged, through the Court of Session, the Reporter’s decision to grant consent for the Gilston Hill Wind Farm. We can now confirm that the reporter, who represented the Scottish government, failed to take proper account of the local Read more
Plans for turbine north of Ellon refused – Press and Journal
By Kieran Beattie Plans for a 327-foot wind turbine in Aberdeenshire have been rejected by councillors, following concerns it could interfere military radar. The Ministry of Defence (MOD) and Aberdeen International Airport both raised concerns over Cardinghill Renewables’ proposal at Cardinghill, north of Ellon. Both of the organisations raised fears Read more
Hypothermia, falls and electrocution – figures lay bare Scotland’s windfarm injuries – Energy Voice
by Allister Thomas Hypothermia, falls from height and electrocution are among the injuries caused to Scotland’s windfarm workers over the last five years, according to new figures. Freedom of information statistics obtained from the Health and Safety Executive show there have been 81 cases where workers have been injured on Read more
Arecleoch Windfarm Extension – Application
ECU Reference: ECU00001864 Planning Authority: South Ayrshire Council; Dumfries and Galloway Council Max Total MW Of Development Applied For: 72.80 Max Turbine Height: 200 Number Of Turbines Applied For: 13 http://www.energyconsents.scot/ApplicationDetails.aspx
Letters (Herald)
I find it hard to fathom the logic behind the drive to impractical renewables SCOTLAND now has a vast array of both land and sea wind turbines which are supposedly able to keep us running at current peak power demand, whilst we still have access to natural gas. We have Read more
Garvary Wind Farm – Pre Application
Application Description: Proposal to develop a wind farm between Bonar Bridge and Lairg in Sutherland Application Received Date: 26 Jun 2019 Max Total MW Of Development Applied For: 250 Max Turbine Height: 180 Number Of Turbines Applied For: 45 ECU Reference: ECU00001876 http://www.energyconsents.scot/ApplicationDetails.aspx
Further information – New poll shows Conservative voters support onshore wind (map)
Further to the interest shown in yesterday’s post please following the link below and use the map to show data for your region. https://www.cen.uk.com/polling