Sir, Energy policy needs to be based on facts. A scientific approach to evidence requires that facts be verifiable. It is entirely legitimate to use modelled estimates when hard data are incomplete. However, a scientific approach to modelling requires transparency about the model and its embedded assumptions. Last year WWF Read more
Some farmers are being advised to pull the plug on new wind energy projects until there is more certainty around Government policy. http://www.fginsight.com/news/farmers-axing-wind-projects-as-political-uncertainty-persists-4624
Wind turbines may catch on fire ten times more often than is publicly reported, putting nearby properties at risk and casting doubt on their green credentials, researchers have warned. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/earth/energy/windpower/10971762/Wind-turbine-fires-ten-times-more-common-than-thought-experts-warn.html
The decision by East Renfrewshire Council (ERC) to remove all representations to planning applications from their on-line portal last year, received harsh criticism from residents, community groups and many elected members dismayed that the new procedure would make it impossible to view certain documents without a trip to the Planning Read more
Neighbours of Drone Hill wind farm on Coldingham Moor have had the chance to give their views on how it has impacted on them. http://www.berwickshirenews.co.uk/news/farming/wind-farm-experience-of-locals-1-3822534
RSPB and Forestry Commission staff along with conservationists head out to GPS tag pairs of golden eagle chicks in remote nest sites near Loch Ness in Scotland. Experts will monitor their movements for six months as part of a major survey of the species. Golden eagle numbers are rising but Read more
It is said that the UK has the greatest wind energy potential in Europe. Our weather could give us more sites producing more energy per wind turbine at less cost than any other country in Europe. The country also has Europe’s most vocal minority of opponents of wind farms who Read more
Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) – owner of the world’s largest off-shore wind turbine – looks likely to pull out of Methil’s Energy Park. http://www.fifetoday.co.uk/news/local-headlines/methil-dealt-a-blow-as-shi-look-likely-to-pull-out-of-energy-park-1-3821109