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An average UK house costing £250,000 within 12 miles of a wind farm can lose £27,000 of its value, report says By Matthew Payton Wind turbines are slashing the value of homes built nearby, according to a new study into the impact of the large structures on property prices. The Read more
EON SE submitted a planning application for a proposed 57-megawatt wind farm in southwest Scotland. http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-01-27/eon-seeks-scottish-planning-permit-for-57-mw-wind-farm.html
Oil and gas service firms have a chance to learn about diversification opportunities in the offshore wind sector at a conference in Aberdeen this week. http://www.energyvoice.com/2014/01/aberdeen-set-offshore-wind-supply-chain-converence/
From the £15million Scottish Innovative Foundation Technologies Fund to support pioneering substructures, to the installation of the world’s largest offshore wind turbine at Methil, our offshore wind sector has many successes to celebrate from the last year. http://www.energyvoice.com/2014/01/scotland-can-lead-way-renewables-drive/
Rising energy bills, poor sales practices and problems with fuel poverty have contributed to a significant increase in energy-related enquiries, a consumer advice organisation has said. In 2012/13, consumers attended their local Citizens Advice Bureaux (CAB) seeking help with 9,869 energy-related issues – an increase from 9,500 in 2011/12 while Read more
As renewable energy generation grows in popularity, how are wind farms affecting local house prices? Renewable energy technology has potential global environmental benefits in terms of reduced CO2 emissions and slower depletion of natural energy resources. But like most power generation and transmission infrastructure, the associated plant, access services and Read more
A PROTECTED area of countryside near Cumnock would be IMPROVED if an eight turbine wind farm was built on the land. That’s according to a report by ecology experts drafted in by High Cumnock developers Banks Renewables. The wind energy company have laid out a series of improvements at the Read more
Church of England commissioners are facing a growing backlash over their involvement in plans for a massive wind farm south of Hawick. http://www.thesouthernreporter.co.uk/news/business/backlash-grows-over-church-s-wind-farm-role-1-3279409