By Sue Restan A charity has warned building giant turbines in one of the Highlands’ most picturesque areas could have a “disastrous impact” on Scotland’s reputation for spectacular landscape. The stark prediction from wild land organisation the John Muir Trust was delivered on the eve of a Holyrood debate on Read more
Two Japanese utilities, responsible for about a fifth of the nation’s power, say they have had their fill of renewable energy, in a move that could add pressure on community leaders to allow idled nuclear reactors back on line. http://www.thegwpf.com/japan-curbs-renewable-energy/
Flashing red lights may be needed to prevent bats making potentially-fatal mistake, scientists say http://www.telegraph.co.uk/earth/energy/windpower/11128511/Bats-lured-to-deaths-at-wind-farms-because-they-think-turbines-are-trees.html
Jody Harrison THE writer behind the popular Outlander books and television series has branded plans to build a wind farm near a loch as a “tragedy” and a “disaster”. WILD OUTDOORS: The proposed wind farm would be near Loch Rannoch. Author Diana Gabaldon’s comments came as she joined objectors to Read more
Greig Cameron Deputy Business Editor UTILITY giant SSE has confirmed it remains on course to raise its annual dividend in spite of challenging energy markets. The Perth business said its retail arm, which includes a number of customer facing businesses as well as its consumer operation, has been profitable in Read more
By Sue Restan The number of turbines planned for a Highland windfarm has been almost halved after locals objected to the scheme during public consultation. Renewable energy company RES initially wanted to build 25 of the 443ft machines on Culachy Estate, between Invergarry and Fort Augustus, above the A82 Inverness Read more
Plans have been unveiled for a Carrick wind farm – and residents are being urged to have their say. http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/local-news/maybole-wind-plan-unveiled-4343034
OUTLANDER author Diana Gabaldon has condemned plans for a wind farm near Loch Rannoch where scenes for the new epic TV serialisation of her work were filmed. http://www.scotlandnow.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/outlander-author-diana-gabaldon-joins-4343432