Dunkelflaute

Over the last week, we’ve had a ‘dunkelflaute’ – no wind. So it’s not a surprise that turbines have been still and we’ve had to import electricity to keep the lights on. Despite this, periodically turbines spring into action and start spinning whilst most of the others remain still. At Read more

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UK Government look at bypassing SNP amid block on ‘billion pound’ nuclear investment – Scottish Daily Express

The UK Government is exploring ways to bypass the SNP’s “wrongheaded” opposition to new nuclear power reactors being built in Scotland. The Nats are focusing on increasing the country’s renewable power capabilities through building thousands of new wind turbines and increasing solar power generation.  https://www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/news/politics/uk-government-look-bypassing-snp-36109802?fbclid=IwY2xjawNldUJleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHtMSyyzsoRzU4CkiwHCuVZ3p_PbFnYjAChy4ZiuUtKoGVazRRlVdFziPLwAy_aem_1MO8vUmFRNEae0e5b1COAA

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Ministers accused of ‘contempt’ for rural Scotland in first energy debate of its kind – Scotsman

UK and Scottish ministers have been accused of showing “contempt” towards Scotland’s rural communities during a first of its kind debate held in Westminster this week. https://www.scotsman.com/hays-way/ministers-accused-of-contempt-for-rural-scotland-in-first-energy-debate-of-its-kind-5368796?fbclid=IwY2xjawNldFBleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETBNUXZSRk83Rmd0T1ZQWEJuAR7sRLJXCDmTGTbfjXtfrSRSeDoDb7Z3_TSywG8cluYsj8VDdmQ9CWf5j44J2Q_aem_-qEJ53y6ewijKXiYhbJ6vg

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