HUNTERSTON has been chosen as one of two Scottish sites for Europe’s largest grid-connected battery storage facilities, Amp Energy’s Scottish Green Battery Complex will be used to store energy from the country’s growing number of windfarms. It will bring jobs to the area during construction and after completion – but Read more
Wind decision shows disdain Sir, — It was with dismay that I read of the Scottish Government decision this week to approve the Strathrory wind farm near Alness, and in doing so overturn the Highland Council decision not to approve it (Press and Journal, January 27). This is a disgraceful Read more
Highland councillors have spoken out against a “lack of democracy” in the national planning process for onshore wind. Members of the council’s economy and infrastructure committee reacted strongly to the Scottish Government consultation into its draft onshore wind policy. In their consultation response, council officers said they are “disappointed” at Read more