Residents on Dava Moor have said Lochindorb and its historic castle – one time home of the infamous Wolf of Badenoch – will be ruined if 185 metre high wind turbines are allowed to tower over the rugged beauty spot. Community campaigners are objecting to Fred. Olsen Renewables’ proposals for Read more
Earraghail Renewable Energy Development – Application Argyll & Bute A proposed renewable energy development, comprising thirteen onshore wind turbines around 78MW, solar photovoltaic array around 5MW and battery storage technologies (BESS) around 25 MW 13x180m turbines https://www.energyconsents.scot/ApplicationDetails.aspx?cr=ECU00003421
(EIRs)Thank you for your request dated 28/01/2022 under the Environmental Information (Scotland)Regulations 2004 (EIRs).Your requestYou asked for the following information:-1. When and specifically, how microplastic pollution issues will be addressed by the ScottishGovernment. In particular, on leading edge erosion aspects, assessment of Bisphenol A (BNA)and other pollutants found in water Read more
You may remember our post last week giving details of the appeal launched by Leslie Sinclair against the granting of planning consent by Scottish Ministers for two Orkney Island Council wind farms? In both cases the Reporters had recommended REFUSAL. Appeal papers have now been lodged at the Court Read more
Large volumes of wind energy are being discarded in Scotland in order to preserve grid stability, with a fleet average of over 13% of generation constrained off in the years 2015 to 2021, inclusive, with a high of 19% of generation in 2020. Some wind farms have been discarding between Read more
Pull the other one! April Fools Day seems to have come early this year (Scottish Gov urged to increase onshore wind power as survey shows support; Scotsman 22 Feb). RenewableUK, the voice of the wind and solar power industry is always keen to demonstrate that there is overwhelming public support Read more
The Scottish Government has published new guidance on planning applications for onshore electricity generating stations and overhead lines made under sections 36 and 37 of the Electricity Act 1989. The good practice guidance sets out the procedure for applications where the development concerned requires an environmental impact assessment. At the Read more
Hold a referendum on whether to keep the 2050 net zero target https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/599602