In October – November, 2019. You participated in a survey of the visual impacts of British wind farms. You indicated that you would be interested to see a summary of the results of the survey. Key findings from the survey were: · Compared with the English and Welsh, Read more
WindEurope reports that first supply chain delays already noticeable but claims it is ‘too soon to judge’ impact on sector revenues The European wind power sector is braced for potential economic headwinds in the wake of the escalating coronavirus outbreak, with trade body WindEurope today warning that some supply chains Read more
“We would urge the UK Government to ensure that the unique benefits of floating offshore wind are properly supported in the Contracts for Difference mechanism, through which renewable energy generators sell the power they produce.” https://www.scottishrenewables.com/news/581-floating-wind-funding-announced?fbclid=IwAR3tHnTJomj1saB-epbfugks_N8QvHhgsXEOk8brVaaHd4f_RtKGzkaFjfw
Following on from the article we posted earlier today https://scotlandagainstspin.org/2020/03/u-k-wind-farm-u-turn-avoids-court-arkansas-democrat/ we were contacted by a member of the public who had attended the Hearing and was happy to supply us with a summary of the proceedings. Earlier this week the parties agreed terms on which the claim would be withdrawn. Read more
Britain’s decision to restart subsidies for onshore wind farms avoided a potential pitfall after a late settlement on a court case, which the judge said would put the country in a better position to deal with climate change. The government and a wind farm developer, Banks Renewables, reached an accord Read more
Piclo – the collaboration between energy startup Open Utility and green energy provider Good Energy – has teamed up with the Eden Project to pilot the UK’s first online market for renewable energy, allowing consumers and generators to buy and sell renewable energy directly. Piclo brings the ‘sharing economy’ to Read more
The number of new renewable energy projects applying for planning permission reached a four-year high in the UK last year as energy companies raced to meet the rising demand for clean electricity. There were 269 planning applications for new wind, solar and bioenergy projects in 2019, up from 204 the Read more
One of the greenest types of energy poses a conservation conundrum – wind farms can lead to collisions with birds and bats. Is there way to build them so they don’t harm animals? https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20200302-how-do-wind-farms-affect-bats-birds-and-other-wildlife