Oppression It was no surprise to read that NatureScot’s budget has been slashed yet again by the Scottish Government (Herald 14 October). We have witnessed the decline in their ability to scrutinise and respond to wind farm applications for over a decade due to their lack of resources. This of Read more
A SMALL Sutherland community is preparing to face its second major wind farm application of the year. Highland Council’s North Planning Application Committee meets tomorrow (Tuesday) to discuss its position on the controversial 11-turbine Strath Oykel development – proposed by German-owned Energiekontor UK. The proposal is so large it will Read more
In the week when Britain saw the “highest-ever” level of potential wind generation, there was a record of wasted energy, costing millions. A new report by LCP Delta suggests in the week commencing 3rd October, the grid saw the highest ever available wind generation, peaking at 17.6GW of potential wind Read more