A group of former Burntisland Fabrication (BiFab) workers have branded the firm’s takeover by a Canadian manufacturer a ‘disaster’ for the Isle of Lewis. BiFab, who received a multi-million bailout of public money in 2017, has struggled to win big contracts at its Arnish, Methil and Burntisland yards since the Read more
North-east MSP Lewis Macdonald has called for the Scottish Government to ensure the new ScotWind licensing round for offshore wind brings in Scottish jobs. Mr Macdonald was reacting to the news in Energy Voice this week that two Chinese firms look set to fulfil the lion’s share of a multi-million Read more
As previously mentioned, the DPEA stakeholder meeting planned for 17th June, has been cancelled and has now been re-arranged as a virtual meeting on Friday 31 July 2020. A number of people who live in areas with bad, or no internet connection at all, have been in touch with us Read more
The operators of windfarms in Sutherland have been paid a whopping £63,475,000 in total during the last 10 years for turning their turbines off at times of grid congestion. it has emerged. The figure has been compiled from data collated by registered charity the Renewable Energy Foundation (REF). Brenda Herrick Read more
An expected £8 billion offshore wind boom promises the Highlands a “once-in-a-generation opportunity that could transform the region,” it was predicted yesterday. The announcement Scotland’s seabed is being opened up to new wind farm developments for the first time in a decade was also hailed in Aberdeen, with the prospect Read more
Woeful Wind: New Data Shows Wind Power Output Is Pathetic Across UK & Europe – STT Adding wind power generating capacity is one occasion when ‘more’, truly means ‘less’. No matter how much of other people’s money gets spent spearing wind turbines all over the countryside, the result is the Read more
Highland Council has finally decided its stance on long-running plans for a 13-turbine windfarm at Strathy Forest. Members agreed under delegated powers at a meeting last month that they were against the Strathy Wood development. An objection will now be lodged with the Scottish Government with Ministers having the final Read more
B R I T A I N ‘ S F R A G I LE P O W E R G R I D This is not simple but very useful for in depth understanding of the grid issues. We think it is key to getting politicians to understand Read more