A DECISION on the Rigghill windfarm has been delayed – after hackers infiltrated environmental regulators’ website. Cyber criminals have published over 4,000 files belonging to the Scottish Environment Protection Agency after breaking into their site just before Christmas. The planning decision on the controversial development to the north of Largs Read more…
Councillors in the Borders have agreed to oppose plans for a 45-turbine wind farm stretching from their region into Dumfries and Galloway. Community Windpower says its Faw Side scheme near Langholm could meet the energy needs of 325,000 homes. Scottish Borders Council’s planning committee was told a “gateway into Scotland” Read more…
The Deputy Chair of the Climate Change Committee (CCC), Baroness Brown of Cambridge, Professor Dame Julia King DBE FREng FRS, is to step down from her role at the end of February following more than 12 years of service. The announcement comes ahead of Baroness Brown’s expected appointment to the Read more…
The windfarm footprint map is intended to provide an overview only and we endeavour to keep the map as up to date as possible. However, users should note: •The map is updated regularly, but will never be 100% accurate. •There are several ‘gaps’ on the map where SNH are seeking Read more…
ScottishPower Renewables has come under fire over contracts presented to landowners containing clauses that would prevent them speaking out about wind farm developments. The division of Iberdrola-owned Scottish Power wants to build two new wind farms off the Suffolk coast, and will also need to build cabling and substations onshore. Read more…