BORIS Johnson’s assertion that we can have every British home running on offshore wind-powered electricity by 2030 has generally been dismissed as bonkers. Even Zion Lights, a former spokesman for Extinction Rebellion, believes he’s talking a load of overblown guff – although she puts it rather more politely. She says Read more
If Joe Biden wins the White House in a few weeks’ time, the world’s tilt towards green energy will be unstoppable. The US will join Europe and China in having “net-zero” emissions targets – and investment in renewable energy will soar. Unfortunately, Mr Biden’s ambitious plans may be missing some Read more
Visit the Third World and you’ll quickly understand the importance of having power as and when you need it. In the Western World, an obsession with chaotically intermittent wind and solar will save you the trip. Wind and solar ‘powered’ South Australians and Californians know all about Third World power Read more
The High Court in the UK has accepted a judicial review of Energy Secretary Alok Sharma’s approval for Vattenfall’s 1800MW Norfolk Vanguard offshore wind farm off the East Anglia coast of eastern England. The claimant, local resident Ray Pearce, believes the Secretary of State unlawfully excluded from consideration the cumulative Read more
A proposed wind farm north-west of Thurso will be a blight on the landscape for tourists using the North Coast 500 route, a local campaigner has claimed. Brenda Herrick, of Caithness Windfarm Information Forum, was speaking after energy company RES outlined its plans for an eight-turbine project at Cairnmore Hill, Read more
A few days ago, we told you the story of Charlotte Robertson of Sandwater, whose iconic house is about to be surrounded by turbines. Today, we are starting a petition to demand compensation for her and others severely affected by the Viking Energy wind farm in Shetland. Please sign and Read more
Bag of wind? – Scotsman letters 8 Oct 2020 Someone has led the Prime Minister to believe that all the UK electricity demand can be met by wind power (“Scotland’s offshore wind success could put it at fore of PM’s green energy plan”, 7 October). Perhaps, but not reliably and Read more
AS North Sea oil and gas firms face the huge challenges posed by the coronavirus crisis industry leaders are adamant the sector will have a vital role to play in the UK’s drive to achieve net zero. However, some sceptics reckon their claims may be overblown while there are fears Read more