Scotland’s Energy Minister, Fergus Ewing and the leaders of Scotland’s three islands councils, have today announced plans to convene a summit following what has been described as a missed opportunity by the UK Government. http://news.scotland.gov.uk/News/Summit-planned-to-secure-islands-energy-future-780.aspx
A lightning strike blasted a hole the size of a fist in one of the blades of Burradale Windfarm turbine “Betsy”. http://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/2013/12/18/turbine-blade-repaired-after-lightning-strike/
DECC are currently finalising their much-anticipated Community Energy Strategy for publication early in the new year http://www.theguardian.com/social-enterprise-network/2013/dec/18/government-community-energy-strategy-revolution
Long-awaited Energy Bill granted final approval today, as government prepares to unveil crucial delivery plan http://www.businessgreen.com/bg/news/2319813/energy-bill-set-for-royal-assent
I SUPPORT J Lodge in his desire to keep Scotland as unpolluted as possible (Letters, December 14). However, renewable energy is not a replacement for conventional forms of power. Wind farms in Scotland make no economic or practical sense. The Scottish electricity demand curve rises in the early morning, remains Read more
A national body has welcomed the publication of a “bible” warning against large-scale windfarms on the Angus hills — but there are fears the guidance could lead to the creation of “turbine ghettos”] http://www.thecourier.co.uk/news/local/angus-the-mearns/angus-turbine-ghettos-fears-raised-1.166296
Countryfile presenter Matt Baker has waded into the debate over wind farms by questioning their effectiveness. http://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/24/02/2012/131618/Countryfile39s-Matt-Baker-hits-out-at-wind-farms.htm#
DENVER — As the Obama administration seeks to clear a path for more renewable energy projects, it has increasingly found itself caught between two staunch allies: the wind energy industry and environmental organizations. http://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/17/science/earth/a-struggle-to-balance-wind-energy-with-wildlife.html?_r=0