By Tim Pauling A row broke out last night after a survey showed that the majority of people living in the north and north-east support wind power. The industry claimed the results shot down the “vocal minority” of objectors who claim that most Scots are opposed to giant Read more
Centre for Policy Studies report claims that renewable energy is on course to be “the most expensive domestic policy disaster in modern British history” By Emily Gosden, Energy Editor The true cost of wind farms and other green power projects is far higher than ministers have admitted, a new Read more
By Richard Watt Developers behind a proposed 14-turbine windfarm on the borders of Angus and Perthshire say they “welcome the opportunity” to review whether wildcats live in the area. At the weekend,The Courier published footage of protected species near the Saddle Hill development north of Kilry. Along with Read more
By Kenny Smith Plans to erect a wind turbine in Cambuslang have been slammed by residents living near the proposed site. Last month, the Reformer revealed a proposal has been put forward by the Healthy ‘n’ Happy Community Development Trust, with the intention of it raising money for the Read more
The Finavon Estate applied for a single 500KW turbine near Finavon House, which has been refused by delegated powers. Agents Kilmac Energy previously took an application for three turbines in the same area to the Scottish Government following non-determination by Angus Council in 2012, but this was refused. Planning officer Read more
An energy development firm has lodged an appeal over a decision to refuse an extension to a remote wind farm near Broughton. Infinis wanted to stretch its 11-turbine Glenkerie Wind Farm into a neighbouring valley with additional turbines. Although the application for the six 100-metre high structures won favour with Read more
Commenting on the latest poll from Scottish Renewables, Linda Holt, spokesperson for Scotland Against Spin said: “It’s no surprise that surveys commissioned and paid for by the wind industry or its cheerleaders always show great public support for wind energy. Their questions are deliberately phrased to elicit a positive response. Read more
Graham Lang, chair of Scotland Against Spin (SAS), the national alliance which campaigns for reform of Scottish wind policy, commented on the press statement by the Friends of the Great Glen: “Petitions to the Scottish Parliament are supposed to give people a “direct way” to raise issues with their parliament, Read more