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Planning consent has been granted for two renewable energy projects that will benefit local communities in Fife and the Highlands. http://news.scotland.gov.uk/News/Renewable-projects-approved-88e.aspx

THE Scottish Government has approved plans for a new 20-turbine wind farm and a new biomass plant. Ministers have approved the two renewable energy facilities in the Highlands and Fife respectively. The wind farm at Moy, near Inverness, will be developed by Eneco Wind UK and have the capacity to Read more

  A poll of residents in a Black Isle community facing Ben Wyvis has shown the vast majority are against a wind farm development because it would “obscure and corrupt” their view of the iconic mountain. The results of the email and door-to-door surveys around the Culbokie area has prompted Read more

German wind energy giant Prokon filed for insolvency on Wednesday, leaving tens of thousands of investors worried about their money. The company advertised itself as a safe bet offering eight percent returns. http://www.thegwpf.org/problem-renewables-eventually-run-peoples-money/

A POLL of residents in a Black Isle community facing Ben Wyvis has shown the vast majority are against a wind farm development because it would “obscure and corrupt” their view of the iconic mountain. http://www.ross-shirejournal.co.uk/News/Black-Isle-community-against-wind-farm-bid-24012014.htm

A “scoping request” which could pave the way for a 37-turbine wind farm near Hawick has been lodged with Scottish Borders Council. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-south-scotland-25864021

SCOTLAND’S Forestry Commission has slammed claims that wind turbines are destroying local forests. http://www.peeblesshirenews.com/news/roundup/articles/2014/01/24/486163-tweeddale-politicians-generate-windfarm-debate/

This morning (55mins into programme) http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b03t0grv/Good_Morning_Scotland_24_01_2014/