WindEurope has called for a new EU biodiversity strategy that proposes protected areas across swathes of Europe that do not create new restrictions on wind energy. The trade association said that transforming Europe’s energy system needed to “go together” with developing a “sound biodiversity strategy” and called for wind developments Read more
The last wind turbine noise conference was held in Lisbon in 2019; too far and too expensive for most of us in the UK but next year it is in Dublin! Hopefully some objectors will manage to attend even if it is only to tell your own story and/or give Read more
THE Manchester based developer behind plans for two wind farms in Shetland say they are “optimistic” following energy regulator Ofgem’s conditional approval of an interconnector which would allow energy to be exported to the mainland. Peel Energy has now started applying to discharge conditions associated with planning permission for its Read more
A Perthshire forestry firm has defended its decision to start clearing land to make way for a controversial Caithness wind farm. It follows concern raised by a local community councillor that the felling on the outskirts of Reay is breaching Scottish Government coronavirus guidelines A dozen-strong squad from Crieff-based RTS Read more
Pace will slow for first time in 20 years with fewer windfarms and solar plants being built but rebound possible in 2021 The global growth of renewable energy will slow for the first time in 20 years due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, which will “hurt but not Read more