Politicians and campaigners are pushing for a new technology to save the region’s coastline from being ruined in the pursuit of offshore wind power. While renewable energy is widely supported, there are concerns the associated onshore infrastructure, including substations, could risk “industrialising” the region’s most treasured landscapes. The concerns have Read more…
Posted on 13/12/2019 As the dust settles on the UK’s third general election in less than five years, and as we see the return to a Conservative majority in the House of Commons, many will be wondering what it all means for our industry. As we know, the Conservatives have Read more…
This judgement (below) is nothing to do with the content of the evidence in the planning inquiry. The appellants (objectors) had claimed that their evidence had not been considered by the planning board even though they specifically asked that it should be. The supreme court found for the appellants and Read more…
A £1billion undersea energy cable to transmit renewable energy from the north of the Scotland to the rest of the country has been hailed as a “critical” part of the country’s fight on climate change. SSEN Transmission has spent the last four years completing the vast 70-mile power link that Read more…
The Irish government has published draft wind farm planning rules that include new noise standards and a minimum setback distance of four times turbine tip height. The proposed wind energy development guidelines, first reported in last week’s issue of reNEWS and published on Thursday, set noise levels “in line” with Read more…
The Danish energy ministry plans to build “energy islands,” which would make Denmark home to the world’s largest renewable energy scheme. The new concept involves developing artificial platforms which would connect offshore wind turbines. The scheme is set to cost between £22.5bn and £33.8bn, with private investors covering most of Read more…
As of April, this year, there are over 7,700 onshore wind turbines and almost 2,000 offshore turbines in the United Kingdom. This has resulted in much speculation as to how the rise of wind power is affecting biodiversity. Russian President Vladimir Putin commented on the issue, saying: “Wind-powered generation is Read more…
Pre application: Heathland Wind Farm (Generating station of >50 < 100 MW Capacity) 1.5 kilometres (km) northeast of the village of Forth in South Lanarkshire. Max Turbine Height:180m. ECU ref ECU00001986 http://www.energyconsents.scot/ApplicationSearch.aspx