National Grid Electricity System Operator (ESO) and Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) are exploring the potential to use surplus wind energy for heating Scottish homes, instead of reducing the wind farms’ output. The 4D Heat project – which is funded by Ofgem’s Network Innovation Allowance and also includes partners Read more
Sunny and windy weather and low electricity usage owing to the lockdown had led to record low demand on the network, National Grid said. The costs of keeping the lights on in Britain spiralled to more than £50 million in the four days from Friday to bank holiday Monday as Read more
Communities on Speyside are celebrating a £4 million cash boost following a two-year battle with an energy giant over fears they were being short-changed. Villages in Moray stand to benefit from the huge 59-turbine Dorenell Wind Farm on the Glenfiddich Estate south of Dufftow However, anger grew when it emerged Read more
WindEurope estimates 14,000 turbine blades could be decommissioned in Europe by 2023, increasing the need for a broader range of recycling options. Established recycling practices exist for most wind turbine components, such as the foundation, tower, and parts of the nacelle. Between 85% and 90% of a wind turbine’s total Read more
A deal has been struck to allow part of Carnoustie’s world-famous golf links to be used for cabling from what will become Scotland’s largest offshore windfarm. Angus Council and Carnoustie Golf Links have dropped their objections to a compulsory purchase order made by Seagreen for its £6billion, 120-turbine development around Read more