Detailed design for £54bn of new infrastructure to support UK and Scottish Governments 2030 offshore wind targets of 50GW and 11GW, respectively, is set to get underway following publication of a new report from electrical systems operator National Grid. The Pathway to 2030 Holistic Network Design document sets out the Read more
JOHN Hodgart’s proposition (Letters, July 7) that we should risk our future with all our eggs in the wind basket needs to be challenged. The widespread commitment to the myth that wind and solar is a free source of energy will lead to a future energy crisis. Worse, it is Read more
On 6 July, SAS team members Aileen Jackson and Rachel Connor gave an interview to an independent researcher who is undertaking academic research into the the social, environmental and political impacts of renewable energy projects on areas, communities and people located near renewable energy sites. This work is for a Read more
Plans for two new windfarms with turbines up to 200m high – 50m taller than the Blackpool Tower – have been rejected by South Ayrshire councillors. The Knockcronal and Carrick Windfarms, proposed for just south of Straiton, would sit side by side. Statkraft submitted an application for six 200m and Read more
The price of offshore wind power has fallen to a new record low, as the Government announced 11 gigawatts of winning bids for various renewable technologies. The Government said it has secured a record amount of renewable power in its flagship auction scheme. Companies have won the right to build Read more
Fishing alert A recent report published for the Scottish Fishing Industry has warned that offshore developments and expansion into marine protected areas could close more than half of Scottish fishing waters by 2050. This would result in real harm to to our island and coastal communities, who are already under Read more
A PUBLIC meeting has been called to discuss new wind farm plans with higher turbines for the hills north of Alness. EnergieKontor (EK) are seeking planning permission for a “redesign” of the wind farm they propose for Strathrory comprising seven turbines. The meeting called by Ardross Community Council is in Read more
The Proposed Development is located approximately 1 kilometre (km) north-east of Patna village and 9 km south-east of Ayr The construction and operation of 12 wind turbines (with a maximum height to blade tip of up to 180 m), solar array, battery storage and ancillary infrastructure included . https://www.energyconsents.scot/ApplicationDetails.aspx?cr=ECU00004523