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November 26, 2020

Far north has potential and skills for more wind power – JohnOGroat Journal

The far north is primed to benefit from a huge expansion in offshore wind power, according to Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross MP Jamie Stone. The Liberal Democrat MP joined industry leaders in celebrating the UK wind energy industry and its role in tackling climate change as part of UK Read more…

By SAS Volunteer, 5 months ago

Scottish planning statement offers wind support – ReNews.Biz

The Scottish Government has today published its National Planning Framework 4 Position Statement, setting out that its long-term planning strategy will be driven by the overarching goal of addressing climate change. The paper, an interim paper setting out broad policy ideas ahead of the new framework expected next autumn, offers Read more…

By SAS Volunteer, 5 months ago

British coal plants fired up to meet temporary electricity shortfall – Yahoo

Britain has fired up some of its last remaining coal power plants to help keep the lights on as the country’s wind turbines slow over a few days and the demand for electricity rises. Three of the UK’s last coal power plants, operating at Drax, West Burton, and Ratcliffe, were Read more…

By SAS Volunteer, 5 months ago

Peat document sets out wind farm benefits – Scottish Renewables

Not that they would have anything to gain by publishing this document! A new document showing the benefits of wind farms to Scotland’s peatlands has been launched. The easily-digested publication, titled Wind Power and Peatland: Enhancing Unique Habitats, looks at more than £2.5 million of work carried out by three Read more…

By SAS Volunteer, 5 months ago

Why should consumers subsidise power giants amid green energy revolution? – Herald

AS the Chancellor Rishi Sunak prepared for the spending review announced yesterday, an update from SSE provided a reminder of how important it is that any subsidies provided to firms are necessary and effective. Given the pressure on public finances and households resulting from the coronavirus crisis, that applies whether Read more…

By SAS Volunteer, 5 months ago
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