Wind farm compensation for Prestwick blocked – Scotsman

Payments for potential future impact on radar refused Wind farm developers have hailed as a “massive step forward” Scottish Government-owned Prestwick Airport being blocked by Scottish ministers from claiming compensation for the potential future impact of new turbines such as interference with radar. https://www.pressreader.com/…/20230902/281681144450426

By SAS Volunteer, ago

Herald letters

  Missing out on renewables jobs YOUR recent article “Renewables industry warns that new ‘super pylons’ are crucial” (The Herald, August 24) contains the statement from Scottish Renewables that “we must build more power lines, pylons and substations”. By use of the word “we” it is reasonable to presume that Read more

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Do you have confidence in our planning system?

Yesterday we received the devastating news that Sanquhar2 windfarm had been consented. Apart from awarding consent, there are no planning conditions or mitigation at all to monitor construction effects on the hydrological environment such as groundwater – which is essential for both public and private water supplies. (Sanquhar 2 turbines Read more

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