– Longhill to be one of the largest subsidy-free onshore wind projects in the UK – Estimated to reduce greenhouse emissions by over 2.6 million metric tons during its lifetime Bremen/London, 2 March 2021 Energiekontor and Capital Dynamics, an independent global private asset management firm, today announced the acquisition of Read more
Chancellor Rishi Sunak is expected to announce more than £57 million of investment in jobs and green energy in Scotland in his Budget. Mr Sunak is expected to commit £27 million for the Aberdeen Energy Transition Zone, which aims to transform north-east Scotland into a globally competitive hub for cleaner Read more
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