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Controversial plans that would slash the amount of windfarm cash going to communities have been shelved. Fears about a new body being created to administer funds handed over by energy companies to help areas where they operate saw councillors step back. http://www.dgstandard.co.uk/dumfries-news/local-news-dumfries/local-news-dumfriesshire/2013/07/05/51311-33567227/
Mainstream Renewable Power, developer of the proposed Neart na Gaoithe offshore wind farm off the coast of Fife, plans to showcase its £1.3 billion development proposals. The renewable energy developer is keen to continue to meet with members of the coastal communities closest to the proposed wind farm and provide Read more
COUNCILLORS launched a scathing attack on an applicant and agent seeking planning permission for a 24m high wind turbine at a meeting on Monday, but still gave their approval. Councillor Stuart Bell called the submitted photomontages showing the proposed turbine near Langshaw as ‘appalling’ and said it was ‘unacceptable’ that Read more
The following article titled ‘Kinross-shire residents urged to help blow away windfarm plans” was published by Fife Today, at the following url: http://www.fifetoday.co.uk/news/local-headlines/kinross-shire-residents-urged-to-help-blow-away-windfarm-plans-1-2990487. For whatever reason the article had been removed and the link returned a 404 error. An updated article was then published at 4pm, with a toned down Read more
The controversial Stewartry windfarm saga blew up again this week with the unveiling of plans for another 23 massive turbines. Protesters said the proposals showed a “woeful disregard” for the area. But the companies behind the developments, one of three and the other of 20 turbines, all of which will Read more
Controversial plans have been unveiled for a wind farm on a beauty spot overlooking the Clyde. Greenock-based 2020 Renewables has submitted its detailed planning application for Inverclyde Wind Farm, near Corlic Hill, Greenock. The company is proposing to construct a 10-turbine wind farm with an installed capacity of up to Read more
As a group of eight organisations with more than 350,000 members who value Scotland’s high quality landscapes, we commend the Scottish Government for recognising the value of Scotland’s wild land, which is without price. However, we must emphasise that all impacts upon valued areas need to be managed, not simply Read more
CONSENT is being sought for one of the most significant offshore wind farms in Scottish waters. The scheme, at Inch Cape Wind Farm in the Outer Firth of Tay, would see up to 213 turbines, the tallest more than 700ft, installed across an area more than twice the size of Read more