CHEAPER energy bills would be more helpful to Caithness people than community benefit funds from wind farms. So said Thurso and northwest Caithness Highland councillor, Donnie Mackay, during a discussion about funding from the Halsary wind farm, south of Spittal. The 15-turbine development, which can generate enough electricity to power Read more
A scoping opinion is requested on the proposed SoIwaybank Extension Wind Farm. The wind farm development proposes to install up to 22 turbines, each up to 230m in height and is located in Dumfries and Galloway located between Lockerbie and Langholm- Pre Application https://www.energyconsents.scot/ApplicationDetails.aspx?cr=ECU00003463
Giant wind turbine blades will pass through Ayrshire roads in overnight convoys this month. The 64m long turbine blades, as well as other major turbine components including towers and nacelles, will be transported from the Port of Ayr to South Kyle Wind Farm near Dalmellington this spring and summer. These Read more
SNP Energy Secretary Michael Matheson said it had “no intention of taking forward nuclear developments” and would block such projects using its planning powers. But UK Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng said the nuclear reactors are being planned for England and Wales, insisting there is “huge appetite” for this “particularly in Read more