Expected changes in government national planning policy could lead to even more applications for wind farms on the boundary of the Cairngorms National Park, it is being predicted. However, there is still expected to be what is in effect a ban on such developments within the national park itself. Members Read more…
Energy hypocrisy Britain and the US have agreed that the US will aim to export at least nine to 10 billion cubic metres of liquified natural gas to UK terminals in 2023. (your report, 7 December). It is said that this will reduce winter blackouts. Note “reduce” – not Read more…
Highland Council hopes to work with the renewables industry to secure affordable energy and meet climate change goals. Councillors today discussed the best way to ensure that Highland communities derive maximum benefit from the wind farms on their doorsteps. Councillor Angus MacDonald brought a motion calling for a review of Read more…
Thick, heavy clouds and little to no wind are in the forecast for the UK this weekend. The Germans call this type of weather “Dunkelflaute”, which literally means dark wind stillness or lull. Meteorologists prefer the term anticyclonic gloom. Such weather conditions are hardly unusual this time of year, but Read more…