Britain’s electricity grid operators will attempt to keep the country’s lights on without burning gas for the first time ever this summer, In a potential glimpse of the future power system the National Energy System Operator (Neso) – which manages the network – confirmed it was looking at “potential opportunities” for a Read more
Folk singer Julie Fowlis has shared a heartfelt message on social media showing her concern about the impact of net zero-related developments across a place she calls home and sings about – the Highlands. Fowlis, who sings in Gaelic and is a multi-instrumentalist, said there was a feeling of “overwhelm Read more
A net zero wind farm in Scotland is likely to harm rare golden eagles, warn conservationists. The SNP Government is considering a proposal for Scawd Law, an eight-turbine scheme on the Holylee estate in the Scottish Borders. Each turbine would be up to 180m tall and, according to developer [Fred Read more
News from the International Conference on Wind Turbine Noise. Many thanks to the Organising Team for allowing us access to two sessions free of charge. In this year’s edition, the Friday discussions (2 forums of 1 hour each: one on wind turbine noise sound characteristics, and the second on public Read more
Controversial plans to upgrade 99 miles (160km) of overhead powerline in the Highlands have been approved by the Scottish government. SSEN Transmission said its line from Ardmore, near Portree on Skye, to Fort Augustus on the shores of Loch Ness was reaching the end of its operational life. The £480m Read more
The democratic deficit at the heart of Scotland’s planning appeal system is, of course, not a new discovery for many. Rural dwellers who oppose the imposition of wind farms on their doorsteps have highlighted it for years. They win the first battle when the local authority rejects the plan – Read more
Household bills are projected to increase because of the UK’S obligation to pay windfarms to stop overloading an already at capacity grid has reached the highest level on record. Scotland Against Spin (SAS), a campaign group opposing wind energy policy, said: “Scottish consumers are paying through the nose for electricity Read more
On to day 4 of Katharine Hay’s series on Net Zero in the Scotsman. Professor Matthew Hannon, director of the Strathclyde Institute for Sustainable Communities (SISC), said: “At the moment, we are playing a new game with old rules. Typically, back in the day, power stations would be near to Read more