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September 13, 2019

Climate change: Electrical industry’s ‘dirty secret’ boosts warming – BBC

It’s the most powerful greenhouse gas known to humanity, and emissions have risen rapidly in recent years, the BBC has learned. Sulphur hexafluoride, or SF6, is widely used in the electrical industry to prevent short circuits and accidents. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-49567197

By SAS Volunteer, 7 years ago September 13, 2019

Enoch Hill Wind Farm 5km South West Of New Cumnock, East Ayrshire – Consented

Enoch Hill Wind Farm 5km South West Of New Cumnock, East Ayrshire (Generating station of >50 < 100 MW Capacity ) – Consented. ECU Reference: EC00005256 http://www.energyconsents.scot/ApplicationSearch.aspx

By SAS Volunteer, 7 years ago September 13, 2019

Last Hunterston turbine to be blown up – Largs and Millport Weekly News

The last last remaining wind turbine at Hunterston is to be blown up later this month. The original intention had been to dismantle the components of the 177m 6MW Siemens turbine by crane but technical issues have put paid to this plan. Instead a controlled demolition with explosives will take Read more

By SAS Volunteer, 7 years ago September 13, 2019
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