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November 17, 2021

Afton wind farm: Companies fined almost £900,000 after guard died from hypothermia at wind farm – Scotsman

The family of a security guard who froze to death at a construction site when he was snowed in have said they now have justice after two companies were fined almost £900,000 for health and safety failings. Ronnie Alexander was on duty at Afton wind farm, near New Cumnock in Read more…

By SAS Volunteer, 6 months ago

Wind farm extension approved after inquiry – BBC

Plans to extend a wind farm in southern Scotland have been given the green light following a public inquiry. ScottishPower Renewables wants to add 13 turbines to its Arecleoch development near Barrhill in South Ayrshire. A council objection to the project prompted an inquiry into the scheme which straddles South Read more…

By SAS Volunteer, 6 months ago

SNIB steps in to back stalled onshore wind project – Daily Business

The Scottish National Investment Bank has stepped in to fill a gap in funding following the withdrawal of subsidies for onshore wind projects. The bank is providing £13 million to ensure completion of the 800MW Iona onshore wind pipeline managed by Asper Investment Management. Once fully operational, the project will Read more…

By SAS Volunteer, 6 months ago

Prince Charles has £2billion motive to be pushing renewable energy, Brexiteer claims – Express

A FORMER MEP has attributed a “huge financial gain” to Prince Charles’s interest in renewable energy. Businessman and former MEP Lance Forman, referring to Her Majesty The Queen’s ownership of the British coastline, pointed at the gains the Royal Family makes through its seabed plots as a motive for Charles, Read more…

By SAS Volunteer, 6 months ago
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