By Stephen Norris Kirkcudbright scallop boats are being displaced from traditional summer fishing grounds by wind energy developments, according to a skipper. Steven Girgan estimates up to 15 vessels have abandoned seas off Wick and Montrose for waters elsewhere. Underwater cables, turbine towers and buried rock make trailing dredging gear Read more
A RECENT, authoritative study hinted at the future potential of onshore wind when it said that Europe’s untapped capacity in the field could produce enough power to meet the world’s energy needs until 2050. The study suggested that the sector’s horizon was ‘bright’. Its authors emphasised that they were not Read more
You may remember this court case from earlier in the year. The latest news we have is that the case has been continued yet again. Councillor accused over turbine noise An SNP councillor was facing court action this week (Tuesday April 23rd) over contraventions of planning conditions under an enforcement Read more
IT is an issue that has divided a community for more than a decade. When plans for a giant wind farm to be built on pristine peatland on Shetland were proposed in 2005, it was presented to the islanders as a community-owned enterprise with the potential to earn them £37 Read more
By Rita Campbell Plans for a 17-turbine wind farm in Argyll failed to gain the support of local councillors yesterday who feared it would have a detrimental impact on peat resources in the area. Argyll and Bute Council was asked to respond to a Scottish Government consultation on the proposal Read more
By Jody Harrison Reporter RURAL communities across Scotland are sharing a windfall of millions of pounds from renewable energy in support of community schemes, projects and services. Power company SSE Renewables has revealed details of the £6.3m it has provided in the past year to local groups ranging from schools Read more
And yet another pre application for the Highlands. Glencassley Wind Farm – Wind Farm (Generating station of >50 < 100 MW Capacity ) ECU Reference: ECU00001930 http://www.energyconsents.scot/ApplicationSearch.aspx You may remember Glencassley from 2015. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-highlands-islands-34842315
Erection Of 14 Turbine Wind Farm (Approx. 42Mw Installed Capacity) And Associated Infrastructure Case up-date 22 August 2019 The decision on this appeal has been issued. The appeal has been allowed, and planning permission has been granted. http://www.dpea.scotland.gov.uk/CaseDetails.aspx?id=118412