The operators of the 196 metre high wind turbine situated off the Methil coastline have succeeded in having a key planning condition amended. Councillors at this month’s central area planning committee saw no reason to object to Samsung’s proposal to amend the set levels of background noise that the operational Read more
GERMANY: Siemens Wind and Renewables had a mixed quarter, with a rise in revenue and profit, but a significant decline in orders. http://www.windpoweroffshore.com/article/1331191/siemens-looks-recover-offshore-wind-hvdc-losses
GLASGOW-based Urban Wind has won contracts to develop three wind energy projects in the UK, which will involve £3 million total investment. http://www.heraldscotland.com/business/company-news/wind-energy-firm-wins-contracts.116999394
A PUBLIC inquiry into a proposed wind farm above Eddleston will be held in May at the Peebles Hydro Hotel. http://www.peeblesshirenews.com/news/borders/articles/2015/01/27/522499-hydro-date-for-cloich-inquiry/
By Richard Watt A higher power has answered the prayers of Angus villagers over a controversial wind power development. Locogen had applied to put up a 77-metre turbine near Carmyllie’s historic parish church, which was previously rejected by Angus councillors. The developer had appealed to the Scottish Government’s department for Read more
By Jane Candlish A Highland councillor has been cleared of breaking the councillors’ code of conduct by accepting hospitality from a windfarm company he later supported during a debate. Thomas Prag was reported to the Commissioner for Ethical Standards in Public Life after he spoke in favour of ABO Wind’s Read more
Falling wholesale prices won’t shave the cost of Government green ‘taxes’ which add more to bills than VAT By Kate Palmer The falling price of oil and gas hasn’t escaped the attention of politicians and householders who are demanding that the “big six” energy firms pass on savings to customers. Read more
Shetland’s controversial Viking Energy wind farm plan is being held up as an example of unfair planning law in Scotland. The voluntary campaign group Planning Democracy has just petitioned the Scottish government to change current planning legislation so communities have the same rights of appeal that developers currently enjoy. They Read more