Once solely the preserve of big business and government, innovations in miniaturisation and falling launch costs are putting satellite technology within the reach of smaller players, with Scotland at the forefront of this new space race By Kenny Kemp Move over, Sandra Bullock, there is something super-fast coming your way. Read more
STRIKING parallels between the BBC’s coverage of the global warming debate and the activities of its pension fund can be revealed today. http://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/156703/8bn-BBC-eco-bias
UNITED STATES: The US saw a 92% drop in installations in 2013, falling to just 1,087MW, according to the end of year report from the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA). http://www.windpowermonthly.com/article/1289861/us-sees-92-drop-2013-installations
THE trust which runs historic Thirlestane Castle will lose out on £850,000 if the Scottish Government rejects plans for a major new wind farm between Lauder and Stow. http://www.bordertelegraph.com/news/lauder/articles/2014/04/12/494343-castle-promised-850000–but-only-if-wind-farm-gets-green-light/
MORE than half of the UK’s onshore wind turbines are located north of the Border, it has been revealed. Figures from Renewables UK show that Scotland is now home to 2,315 of the UK’s 4,250 onshore wind turbines, around 54%. Another 405 turbines are under construction, and local authorities and Read more
A new study by academics at the London School of Economics claims that windfarms can reduce property prices within a 2km radius of the structure/s by up to 12 per cent. It also says that the structures may have a negative impact on house values up to 14km away. So Read more
Eighteen local businesses were at two ‘Meet the Buyer’ events held by wind farm developer Community Windpower Ltd in Dumfries and Galloway recently. http://www.scottishenergynews.com/sanquhar-and-auchleand-wind-farms-generate-4-7m-to-dumfries-and-galloway-economy/
The proposed location of two wind turbines close to the English and Scottish border has been moved to address planning concerns http://www.berwick-advertiser.co.uk/news/local/all-news/new-site-for-border-wind-farm-proposal-1-3368879