By Graeme Strachan An application has been lodged for a major windfarm development on the Angus and Perthshire border. The proposed Saddle Hill windfarm approximately 4.5km north west of Kilry would comprise up to 14 turbines (2MW) with a height of 115 metres. Opposition groups are understood to Read more
For a long time, German wind power was seen as a safe investment thanks to generous subsidies. Green investors are now losing massive amounts of money – because they overlooked major pitfalls. http://www.thegwpf.com/eco-paradise-lost-wind-power-bleeds-investors/
E.ON has today (Thursday) submitted two applications for wind farms in Dumfries and Galloway. The proposed Benbrack and Loch Urr wind farms, if constructed, will both be capable of producing over 50MW of electricity. http://www.gallowaygazette.co.uk/news/local-headlines/e-on-submits-final-proposal-for-benbrack-and-loch-urr-wind-farms-1-3611435
Spanish-based turbine manufacturer Norvento has heralded a record power output from its Slagnaw wind farm in Dumfriess-shire as it gears up for market growth in Scotland. http://www.scottishenergynews.com/spanish-turbine-maker-signs-power-deal-with-vg-energy-in-new-drive-on-scottish-wind-farmers-market/
RESIDENTS in a conservation village this week attacked a farmer’s proposal to erect two wind turbines on his land. http://www.peeblesshirenews.com/news/west-linton/articles/2014/11/20/516087-farmers-wind-turbine-plan-leaves-west-linton-villagers-horrified/
A company that operates at least 13 wind-energy facilities across three states is suing in federal court to block the U.S. government from releasing information to The Associated Press about how many birds are found dead at its facilities. http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2014/nov/17/windfarm-company-pacificorp-sues-us-government-bird-deaths
Plans for a huge windfarm development at Mormond Hill near Strichen, have been refused by Banff and Buchan councillors. http://www.buchanobserver.co.uk/news/local-headlines/mormond-hill-windfarm-plans-fail-to-win-backing-1-3607613
A Ministry of Defence restriction on wind farm developments within a 50km range of its key monitoring station in Dumfriesshire is set to be lifted. Up to now, sites within that radius have been subject to statutory consultation with the MoD because Eskdalemuir is the UK’s component of the international Read more