A wind farm development near the Cheviot Hills which attracted more than 1,000 objections has been thrown out by council officials. The planning department’s decision on Tuesday ends a four-year battle led by campaign group Protect Your Cheviots to stop Whitton Wind Farm project near Morebattle going ahead. Initially, applicants Read more
By Kaye Nicolson CAMPAIGNERS in Moray and the north-east have hit out after it emerged that a revolutionary new radar system could lead to more wind turbines being built. The technology has passed tests that proved its ability to detect the difference between aircraft and turbine blades. Existing systems are Read more
GREEN campaigners have welcomed the successful testing of a radar system which could resolve safety concerns over installing wind turbines near airports. The technology was tested at a wind farm near Prestwick Airport in Ayrshire last week which proved its ability to detect the difference between aircraft and the movement Read more
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THE owners of Grangemouth petrochemicals refinery are in talks with the Scottish and Westminster governments over a £150 million plan to pioneer importing US shale gas into the site to safeguard 100 jobs and a £1 billion revenue stream. Ineos, which owns the chemicals part of Grangemouth, has been lobbying Read more
Tory MP John Hayes was fired as Energy Minister for secretly plotting to persuade an electricity boss to challenge Government policy. Climate change sceptic Mr Hayes had asked the head of power giants E.on to warn of blackouts unless the Coalition watered down its green crusade and made a U-turn Read more
Thousands of dirty diesel generators are being secretly prepared all over Britain to provide emergency back-up to prevent the National Grid collapsing when wind power fails. And under the hugely costly scheme, the National Grid is set to pay up to 12 times the normal wholesale market rate for the Read more
When choosing a turbine, it’s important to consider which FiTs bands will suit your business in terms of being most cost-effective and providing the greatest return. It may be sensible to go for a smaller-rated turbine and make sure you hit the top of the tariff band, rather than stretching Read more