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
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
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
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