By Martin Williams, Senior News Reporter More action is needed to end renewables market “chaos” which is increasingly placing Scotland’s green energy revolution in foreign hands, according to Unite trade union. Unite, one of the country’s biggest unions, says steps must be taken to regain control of the sector. The Read more
The UK Government’s policies have been a disaster for onshore wind and solar, but remarkably effective in reducing cost of offshore wind, writes Dr Richard Dixon. A general election used to be a vital opportunity for the environment movement but since 1999 the Scottish Parliament has controlled most of the Read more
Scotland is on course to meet the equivalent of 100 per cent of our electricity needs from clean energy sources. Renewable sources provided 74.6% of gross electricity consumption in 2018. These welcome figures would have you believe that there is a successful and unproblematic transition to the green energy revolution Read more
Wind farm opponents in Caithness have been dealt a double whammy in their long-time campaign to prevent their village being surrounded by hulking turbines. Reay residents are preparing to protest tomorrow evening against plans to add seven turbines to the 21 due to go up a mile south of the Read more
A new study suggests that global wind speeds have increased substantially since 2010 after decades of decline. Scientists say they believe that changes in the patterns of ocean and atmospheric circulation are behind the rise. The researchers say the discovery is very good news for the wind energy industry. They Read more
Kevin Cannon Onshore wind remains pivotal to a net zero future – we cannot afford to forget about it, writes Kevin Cannon, managing associate at law firm Addleshaw Goddard. Glasgow was selected in September to host the 26th Conference of Parties (COP) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Read more
The UK is exporting products and services from wind, wave and tidal energy to 37 countries across six continents, according to a new report from RenewableUK. The report – ‘Export Nation’ – reveals that 47 UK companies signed 465 contracts worth up to £53m per company in the past year, Read more
Reminder: Pauls Hill 2 Wind Farm Inquiry http://www.dpea.scotland.gov.uk/CaseDetails.aspx?id=120129 The postponed inquiry session on noise effects will now be held on Tuesday 19 November 2019 within the main hall at Edinvillie Community Hall, Edinvillie, Moray, AB38 9NN. The session is expected to last 3 days. Members of the public are welcome Read more