March 2025

Scientists have developed a new resource to better protect seabirds from the impacts of offshore wind farms. The innovative modelling tool has the potential to save wildlife, while ensuring the effective and sustainable development of renewable energy sources. https://www.glasgowchamberofcommerce.com/news/news/2025/march/31/new-modelling-tool-could-help-protect-wildlife-from-offshore-developments/?fbclid=IwY2xjawJXu3hleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHSLOnKEvTF-SZOkMFAks-rgmG5YemAsG0get2xMgi7DMon_LlqBhlfnkUA_aem_rAnoynpmVnihUQ03wydgDg

The application for s. 36 consent for the so-called Lees Hill Renewable Energy Park 1, promoted by Fred Olsen Renewables Ltd and their ‘associated’ consultants, Natural Power Ltd, along with their landscape architects, MVGLA, came before Scottish Borders Council’s Planning Committee on Monday as a “s.36 consultation”. In a neutral Read more

A round of applause broke out at a Scottish Borders Council planning committee today after a wind farm related bid was rejected amid grave concerns over its impact on wildlife, residents and the environment. The council’s Planning & Building Standards Committee refused an application for erection of a temporary lattice Read more

An electricity transmission hub planned for an Outer Hebridean island has been described as the facilitator for “mass industrialisation” of the location. Proposals lodged by SSEN for a 400kv substation and a converter station to connect to a proposed wind farm on the Isle of Lewis have been lodged. Previous Read more

Highland Council is to seek a judicial review against the Scottish Government for overruling a public inquiry into a windfarm proposal.  https://news.stv.tv/highlands-islands/highland-council-to-take-legal-action-against-scottish-government-over-windfarm-proposal?fbclid=IwY2xjawJSiGdleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHUl-m6YA_7-62aXS4XVM5I43mwrbMV8z9iOluDO3uLrqYHJx38p5SUfMwQ_aem_3hJSg5ZvP4BjnZYcydWpZQ

Developers of a proposed wind farm in Strath Brora have been told that the local community does not want it. The feelings of local people were made clear at a meeting in Brora Community Lounge on Tuesday evening to discuss Pollie Hill Wind Farm on Balnacoil Estate, Strath Brora. A Read more

SCOTTISH Borders Council is poised to formally object to proposals for a major renewable energy park in the Borders. Fred Olsen Renewables submitted an application to Scottish ministers for consent to construct and operate Lees Hill Energy Park, on land south of Black Hill Wind Farm at Longformacus. The proposal Read more

It would drive a new industrial revolution. It would create lots of “well-paid, green jobs”. And the wealth it would generate would lower prices, raise living standards and spark innovations that would transform whole industries. For most of the last decade, corporate leaders have insisted that the transition to a Read more