Controversy has been sparked over plans to build one of the tallest onshore wind farms in the UK, less than four miles from Banchory in Aberdeenshire. Renewables developer RES is behind the 17-turbine development, each standing 820 feet tall and “theoretically visible” with viewpoints from 20 miles away in all Read more…
The SNP has been urged to lift the ban on fracking in Scotland as it will boost the economy and help to lower energy bills across the country. Fracking has been outlawed in Scotland since 2017 when the Scottish Government announced a “preferred position” of not supporting it. The unconventional Read more…
Erection Of 10 Wind Turbines With A Maximum Blade Tip Height Of 149.9M, With Approximate Generating Capacity Of 42 Mw, With Associated Access And Infrastructure The decision on this case has been issued. The case has been dismissed and consent has been refused The Reporter’s decision: I therefore conclude, Read more…
The Irish government will tax any excess profits of wind generators, according to Taoiseach Micheal Martin. Martin (pictured) said renewables companies will be part of an EU-wide scheme expected for non-gas generators or a “domestic mechanism”. The leader of Fianna Fail said some energy producers with low input costs are Read more…
How saddened I am to hear the Nature Scot response to the Achany extension and Strath Oykel wind farm applications in the area of Rosehall in Sutherland The agency has decided to withdraw its previous objection to the Achany scheme because since the granting of permission for the Sallachy Read more…
It has been an extraordinary week. We have a new Prime Minister and a new King. We send our condolences to the Royal Family for the loss of a much loved Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother. We thank you Ma’am for your Service. May you rest in peace.
A NEW overhead line running for over 100 miles across some of the Highlands and Aberdeenshire’s most picturesque areas is being planned in a bid to enable “significant” growth of renewable energy and support transition away from fossil fuels. Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks Transmission, which owns, operates and develops Read more…
We’re sure you will all remember the Scottish Government Onshore Wind Policy Statement Consultation to which SAS made a lengthy and very detailed response. SG Onshore Consultation response from Scotland against Spin To our dismay, the Scottish Government, without any justification, redacted a substantial part of our submission https://consult.gov.scot/energy-and-climate-change-directorate/onshore-wind-policy-statement-refresh-2021/consultation/view_respondent?_b_index=120&uuId=922490245 This Read more…