LONDON (Reuters) – EDF Energy’s renewable arm has bought the Dorenell onshore wind farm project in Scotland which could provide electricity for up to 138,000 homes, the company said on Thursday. https://uk.news.yahoo.com/edf-energy-buys-dorenell-onshore-wind-farm-scotland-090938132–finance.html#AV7lu0b
Highland Council was under fire last night approving a giant electricity substation for a windfarm that may never be built. https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/inverness/747852/north-substation-is-premature/
MAGNUS Gardham’s report warning of the approaching cliff edge for renewables generation in Scotland (“Urgent plea to invest in renewables or miss 2020 energy target”, The Herald, November 11) is indeed prescient. The reaction of the Scottish Energy Minister, Fergus Ewing, however, while predictably blaming the UK Government for the Read more
Last Wednesday, following what National Grid casually referred to as ‘multiple plant breakdowns’ of a number of power stations – desperate attempts had to be made to find back-up power supplies to keep the lights on throughout the evening. It was a clear demonstration of the dangers of the UK’s Read more
Chancellor George Osborne is “calling the shots” when it comes to energy policy. http://www.energylivenews.com/2015/11/10/ed-davey-george-osborne-is-calling-the-shots-on-energy-policy/
The benefits of offshore wind farms off the East of England will be celebrated at an event next week overlooking the area where billions of pounds worth of developments are happening. http://www.scottishenergynews.com/scots-and-viking-offshore-wind-leaders-come-together-to-focus-on-future-of-renewables/
A decision on controversial plans for a 13-turbine wind farm proposed for moorland below the Corrieyairack Pass, south of Fort Augustus, has been postponed. http://www.inverness-courier.co.uk/News/Controversial-wind-farm-approved-for-Culachy-Estate-Invergarry-10112015.htm
Plans for three revolutionary wind turbines in north-east Fife have been met with a “show-stopping” wave of opposition by residents. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/news/local/fife/show-stopping-opposition-to-plan-for-new-look-turbines-near-leuchars-1.909800