4,500 objections lodged against Aberdeenshire pylon scheme – Herald

MORE than 4,500 objections have been lodged against a proposed 70-mile pylon development in Aberdeenshire. Thousands of residents have spoken out against the proposals, which would see the construction of two substations and a chain of 190ft pylons. https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/25563112.4-500-objections-lodged-aberdeenshire-pylon-scheme/?fbclid=IwY2xjawNmwcRleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHvnj13YN7wafcCgKYRJJKP3Akxdz2zZD307_1D5zhJDFej8ElIvFy0cyxgVd_aem_hZgxiwyF10cd58rtUcOZSA

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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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Scotsman letters

Scotland has some of the most expensive electricity in Europe yet a Chinese company wants to create a huge industrial site in the north of scotland to build wind turbines, well away from any meaningful road links, major airports or sea lanes (your report, 20 October). In spite of what Read more

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