Wind turbine plans ‘failing’ in Rushcliffe park/BBC News
Two wind turbines installed in a Nottinghamshire park are unlikely to make a financial saving, the authority that bought them has admitted. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-25595421
The edge of the Cairngorms National Park is no place for a windfarm/The Independent
To those of us living our lives in the lowlands, in towns and cities, there is something otherworldly about the Cairngorms. As a mountain range, it may not be the Alps, it may not be the Himalayas, but there is nonetheless something far beyond our normal scale of reference in Read more
Why is renewable energy so expensive?/The Economist
MOST people agree that carbon emissions from power stations are a significant cause of climate change. These days a fiercer argument is over what to do about it. Many governments are pumping money into renewable sources of electricity, such as wind turbines, solar farms, hydroelectric and geothermal plants. But countries Read more
Opponents of pylons and wind turbines come together to highlight their concerns/The Irish Times
Heavy winds and inclement weather deterred all but the most determined protesters from marching up Vinegar Hill in Wexford yesterday to highlight their opposition to pylons and wind turbines. http://www.irishtimes.com/news/ireland/irish-news/opponents-of-pylons-and-wind-turbines-come-together-to-highlight-their-concerns-1.1645140
Green energy plans for independent Scotland given expert support/Energy Voice
The SNP’s plans for green energy under independence have received a boost by five academics. http://www.energyvoice.com/2014/01/green-energy-plans-independent-scotland-given-expert-support/
Wind farm firm accused of attempt to sway planning bid with cash payments – The Herald
David Ross Highland Correspondent A WIND farm developer has denied paying money to supporters as he defended hiring people to assess backing for a controversial project. Ministers refused Spittal Hill Wind Farm Ltd permission to build a 30-turbine wind farm in Caithness last year, but the company has now re-submitted Read more
Energy firm planning to cut prices – The Herald
ENERGY firm ScottishPower is reportedly planning to reduce prices by 3.3% after coming under fire for failing to pass on savings from the Government’s green levy shake-up. The move will reduce typical household dual fuel bills by £40 to £1235 for ScottishPower’s 2.2 million customers on variable price tariffs. It Read more
Row over amount of ‘wild land’ shown on SNH map
By Sue Restan Highland Council has been accused of “flying in the face” of expert opinion by claiming too much land has been designated as “wild” on a map designed to control the spread of windfarms. The local authority’s stance is also unpopular with anti-turbine campaigners, who welcome the designation Read more