December 2019

  Further to our last post on 12 December https://scotlandagainstspin.org/2019/12/dublin-takes-aim-at-noise-setback-in-new-wind-rules-renews-biz/ we thought some of you might be interested in reading the full document (long read!).  We will be interested to see what the experts make of it.    https://www.housing.gov.ie/guidelines/wind-energy/public-consultation-revised-wind-energy-development-guidelines The draft guidelines  can be accessed by scrolling down to Documents and Read more…

Scottish wind farms are the main beneficiary of compensation as the network is unable to cope with the power produced Mark Macaskill Scottish ministers have been accused of an “irresponsible” dash for green energy as new data reveals that wind farms have expanded while being paid record sums of money Read more…

To realise the new goal of 40GW of offshore wind by 2030, we need Government to provide a steady stream of new CfD auctions out to 2030, and indeed beyond if we are to deliver on the broader ambition of net zero emissions by 2050. But there’s more that Government Read more…

  The decision is now available in full on the DPEA website. (It was not available on 23 December when the Reporter’s decision was issued). https://scotlandagainstspin.org/2019/12/barrel-law-dismissed/ The expenses claim by Barrel Law Windfarm Ltd against the Council was refused. http://www.dpea.scotland.gov.uk/CaseDetails.aspx?id=119998 Overall Conclusion by Reporter 150. I acknowledge that there is Read more…

Ireland is planning a revolution in its use of offshore wind energy, the Taoiseach said. The proportion of electricity generated from renewable sources has to increase dramatically over the next decade. Leo Varadkar said changes to the planning regime are expected to make a major difference. He added: “That will Read more…

A Cornish company wants to submit a planning application for two giant wind turbines in Caithness. CleanEarth is proposing to place the pair of turbines, which could measure up to 500ft, on land at Rangag Farm. The company is currently seeking a formal screening opinion and early consultee comments on Read more…

The decision on this case has been issued. The case has been dismissed and consent has been refused Land West Of Whitslaid (Barrel Law), Selkirk, TD7 4PH Erection Of Wind Farm Comprising 7 No Wind Turbines Up To 132M High To Tip, Access Tracks, Hard Standings, Electrical Control Building And Read more…