By Neil MacPhail A formal planning application has now been submitted for a windfarm within sight of scenic Dava Moor. Developer RES wants to erect 20 turbines at Cairn Duhie, south-east of Ferness between Nairn and Grantown. The project will have an installed capacity of approximately 50-60MW, depending on final Read more
Scottish independence could damage Alex Salmond’s drive for wind power by breaking up the UK energy market, one of the country’s largest renewable power companies has warned potential investors. By Simon Johnson, Scottish Political Editor Infinis said separation could have an “adverse effect” on its operations, future and finances by Read more
AUSTRALIA will be represented by a diplomat rather than a senior minister at international climate talks in Poland next week aimed at securing an agreement to cut global carbon emissions. http://www.theaustralian.com.au/national-affairs/policy/australia-snubs-global-climate-talks-as-greg-hunt-stays-home-to-repeal-carbon-tax/story-e6frg6xf-1226754823154
Lib Dem leader to warn Tories not to abandon green policies as Treasury pushes for cutting carbon budget against expert advice http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2013/nov/07/nick-clegg-energy-carbon-budget-speech
A couple in northern France has won a legal battle to have 10 wind turbines taken down because they spoil the “bucolic and rustic” view from their 18th century chateau http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/france/10431598/French-couple-win-legal-battle-to-take-down-wind-farms-spoiling-their-view.html
A wind turbine that cost the Welsh government £48,000 to buy has been generating an average of just £5 worth of electricity per month. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-24844182
Finance Secretary John Swinney has expressed confidence that an independent Scotland would have no trouble selling its excess renewable energy to England. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/news/local/fife/john-swinney-says-independent-scotland-could-sell-energy-to-england-1.149846?utm_medium=twitter&utm_source=twitterfeed
Wind turbines alongside Millbrook Road West in Southampton could come down http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/10787998.Wind_turbines_could_be_torn_down/