This is really interesting. Some great maps and graphics. https://techmetalsobservatory.org/technology-metals-components-and-products/products/wind-turbines.html?fbclid=IwY2xjawKVIdZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHqRIL8p3PY_tRvlv0tJZNadk_pYaj4BlOOU2t3XTkSaEdBMk_hjqLQmpQAol_aem_JOpmFYKC9AmOzOv8KD5q6g
Another excellent paper from our friend Dr Alan Jones https://www.uknetzero.org/2025/05/potential-socio-economic-impacts-from.html?fbclid=IwY2xjawKTK-FleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHh2weLa5zqIcf5Uv2cf6N2WpiWAcc-LomxgcuTXqFXM0fkl8eUd9DuXmxQUR_aem_7K3Wcaq4LKO-tc69z4XDXg
The Great British Energy Bill has passed through parliament, establishing the UK’s state-backed energy firm. This comes as GB Energy bosses are set to appear in Edinburgh for a roundtable discussion with Scottish secretary Ian Murray on supply chain opportunities in Scotland. On Wednesday, the state-owned energy business announced [£4 Read more
An energy company wants taller turbines at two windfarm developments in the Glenkens And Energiekontor’s bid to change the Fell Hill scheme near Loch Urr came just two days after councillors agreed the firm could have more time to build the windmills. https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/local-news/bid-increase-height-turbines-two-35198950?fbclid=IwY2xjawKRMzNleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHrGO9E-sQ8JxKJbib16I69DcRVrwe-AfhvAxyCAP62rcp0O7_jixV9-7JCQ1_aem_SL5Dyak_KZtlBdOjT6yz0w
THE Highlands and islands stand on the brink of “a once-in-a-generation opportunity” with hundreds of development projects worth up to £100bn capable of creating 18,000 jobs within 15 years. https://www.johnogroat-journal.co.uk/news/100bn-investment-potential-offers-once-in-a-generation-op-381803/?fbclid=IwY2xjawKPFHZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHi4HB-eGZY6fzYCOCUqZH1e49qy58Xc_OAQdYVjIVvvfEFKvhqy3hOaOMGj2_aem_hSE85McSEBs7iOt5GHAUWw
Renugen Limited sold renewable energy products including solar panels and wind turbines An Insolvency Service investigation found orders had not been delivered and some customers had yet to receive refunds The company was subject to a winding up order at the High Court in London on 8 May 2025 https://www.gov.uk/government/news/renewable-energy-company-which-failed-to-deliver-customer-orders-is-shut-down Read more
Excellent decision by the Reporter Keith Bray on the Eaglesham BESS appeal. A very interesting point which should be useful for us all to quote in the future was: “I understand that because a battery scheme exports electricity, the proposal should be treated as generating/distribution infrastructure for policy purposes and Read more
WIND farm developers could work more closely with East Ayrshire Council to increase the share of the billion pounds going into construction. Cabinet recently discussed a response to the Scottish Government consultation on community wealth building. Chief governance officer David Mitchell told the meeting that one wind farm developer had Read more