MACKIE’S of Scotland has taken a big step forward in its drive to become self-sufficient in renewable energy by investing millions of pounds in a solar energy farm. http://www.heraldscotland.com/business/13785754.Mackie_s_shines_light_on_new_solar_farm/
By Iain Ramage Councillors are being directed to approve a major electricity substation at a tranquil Highland beauty spot to accommodate a windfarm that is currently the subject of a legal challenge. The 67-turbine Stronelairg scheme would be the biggest in the Monadhliath mountains. Scottish Hydro Electric Transmission’s (Shet) proposal Read more
Donald Trump will take his fight against plans for an offshore windfarm near his north-east golf resort to the highest court in the land next month. https://www.energyvoice.com/otherenergy/88650/trump-to-take-windfarm-battle-to-supreme-court-next-month/
New figures showing Scotland’s progress towards decarbonising electricity generation demonstrate the risks posed by removing support for the renewables industry earlier than planned, energy minister Fergus Ewing has said. Statistics from the Department of Energy and Climate Change show Scotland generated 4,832 GWh of renewable electricity in the second quarter Read more
Ian Bell writes of “onshore wind energy production, in which Scotland is a world leader … ” This statement is a little wide of the mark. At the end of 2014 Scotland had some 5.2 GW of installed onshore wind power generation capacity. This figure was dwarfed by the capacity Read more
A record amount of Scotland’s electricity was generated from renewables in the first half of 2015. http://www.scottishenergynews.com/renewables-generate-record-scottish-electricity-output/
RSPB Scotland has welcomed a decision by the planning committee of Dumfries and Galloway Council to reject proposals for the 14 turbine Spango wind farm. http://www.scottishenergynews.com/dumfries-council-rejects-community-windpower-turbine-parc-bid-over-wildlife-risk/
Campaigners have been left furious after MSPs rejected their bid to stop huge windfarm developments encircling iconic Loch Ness. https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/inverness/703027/campaigners-furious-bid-stop-windfarm-ditched-msps/