The operator of Britain’s electricity network warned late on Wednesday afternoon that low wind levels had forced it to search for emergency sources of power. In a statement, the National Grid Electricity Systems Operator (ESO) said: “Unusually low wind output coinciding with a number of generator outages means the cushion of spare capacity we Read more
Erection Of 17 Wind Turbines (15 Turbines Maximum Height 149.9 Metres And 2 Turbines Maximum Heght 125 Metres), An Anemometer Mast (Height 100 Metres), Battery Storage Facility, Sub Station And Control Buildings, Formation Of Temporary Construction Compound, Two Borrow Pits, New Access, Access Tracks And Associated Works Dumfries and Galloway Read more
A Highland councillor and numerous local bird enthusiasts have united to condemn the “wanton destruction” of an osprey nest in the Dorrery area. Thurso and Northwest Caithness councillor Matthew Reiss was contacted by Michael Thain, a trained zoologist and keen birdwatcher who lives close to Brawlbin Forest, where he watched Read more
Kirk Hill Windfarm, Wallacetown, North West To Hallowshean Cottage, Maybole, KA26 9SR Erection Of A Wind Farm Consisting Of 8 Turbines, Associated Infrastructure And Formation Of Access Track Case Update – 14/10/2020** The decision on this case has been issued. The case has been partly allowed. Overall conclusions 50. I Read more
The RSPB has suggested the government uses less biodiverse land for solar panels and onshore wind rather than relying on offshore Puffins and other seabirds face an ‘irreversible decline’ towards extinction under Boris Johnson’s plans to power every home with wind by 2030, the RSPB has warned. The Prime Minister Read more