A £100 million windfarm on the border of Angus and Aberdeenshire will go ahead after a public inquiry ruling in favour of the controversial project. Scottish Ministers have backed the Glendye project, north of Edzell. The site sits on Fasque and Glendye estates, a couple of miles from Fettercairn and Read more
Over the past decade, a curious invention has spread across Europe’s northern seas. It’s called a big bubble curtain, it works a bit like a giant jacuzzi, and it helps protect porpoises from the massive underwater noise caused by wind farm construction. A very large, perforated hose is laid on Read more
With many predicting that the Highlands will become the centre of renewables activity in Scotland, what benefits will actually accrue to Highlanders? Yes, there will over time, be jobs and opportunities created, and that is welcome indeed. However, the benefits – economic benefits – from the wind farms whether onshore Read more
SNP ministers are poised to delay their crucial updated climate change plan – adding to fears that Scotland is off track in hitting its ambitious legal emissions reduction targets. The Scottish Government is due to publish its updated blueprint to reduce harmful emissions by the end of the month, but Read more
Anti-windfarm campaigners have hit out at a report claiming communities are set for a cash bonanza thanks to turbines. The study, commissioned by South of Scotland Enterprise, claims hundreds of million pounds could be generated for Dumfries and Galloway over the next 35 years thanks to community benefit funds. To Read more
The developer behind one of Britain’s largest offshore wind farms is exploring ditching state subsidies in favour of private power deals as it scrambles to boost the project’s finances. Ørsted has confirmed it may give up some government support that would apply to Hornsea 3, off the coast of Yorkshire, Read more
Three companies – Wind2, RES and EnergieKontor – have publicised proposals for large-scale wind farms on the fringes of the Galloway Hills. The bids are at an early stage and the firms have been consulting local communities for their views. To help inform readers, the News has carried out site Read more
Britain’s race to net zero risks blinding crucial radars protecting the UK from incursions over the North Sea amid fears that Russia will launch a campaign of sabotage. Offshore wind farms blades interfere with radar signals and there are concerns that plans for a significant expansion of turbines in the Read more