New windfarm rules will drive billions out of Scottish area – Herald

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MOVES to claw back more cash from windfarm companies for Highland communities will reduce the number of new developments by 80% resulting in a loss of £2 billion to the local economy, according to a new report.
Highland Council passed a new policy called the Social Value Charter (SVC) this summer which means energy firms building windfarms are required to increase their community contributions by 150% from £5k per megawatt to £12.5k.
Independent economic development consultancy Biggar Economics has produced a report which suggests the policy could mean that four out of five onshore windfarms – which already have consent – will not now go ahead because they are no longer financially viable.
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