PLANS for a 22-turbine wind farm on peatland near Altnaharra were approved by Highland councillors today. The Creag Riabhach proposal will be built on more than 879 acres on the west side of the A836. As many as 13 other wind farm projects, approved or in the pipeline, lie within Read more
A proposed wind farm in Moray has been narrowly rejected by councillors. More than 1,300 objections had been lodged against the plans for Brown Muir, between Elgin and Rothes. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-north-east-orkney-shetland-34256247
The future of hundreds of proposed offshore renewable energy jobs in Tayside still hangs in the balance as a legal battle over the protection of birds continues. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/news/scotland/anxious-wait-in-legal-battle-over-windfarms-1.900190
Renewable energy firms are at risk of “shutting up shop altogether” as a result of the early withdrawal of government subsidies, a Westminster committee has been told. Scottish Renewables, which represents the sector, has warned investor confidence has already been hit by the UK Government’s decision to exclude new onshore Read more
Campaigners have hailed the early closure of a subsidy scheme for onshore wind projects – while renewables experts last night warned it will deter investment. https://www.energyvoice.com/otherenergy/87707/campaigners-welcome-early-end-to-wind-subsidy/
By Jane Candlish Mountaineers and conservationists have made a last ditch plea to Highland councillors to object to plans for a new windfarm in an area of wilderness. Members of the north planning committee will today visit the proposed site of the Creag Riabhach development at Altnaharra before debating the Read more
The Scottish Parliament will today (15 Sept) debate community renewable energy in Scotland to coincide with UK’s Community Energy Fortnight as Friends of the Earth Scotland call for a doubling in such capacity. The motion for today’s debate has been put down by Mike MacKenzie, MSP (SNP, Highlands and Islands). Read more
Angus windfarm operator Green Cat Renewables has issued a robust defence of its Ark Hill operation near Glamis and said the eight-turbine operation is fully compliant with noise controls. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/news/local/angus-the-mearns/green-cat-defends-ark-hill-windfarm-1.899984