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Virtue signalling won’t keep the lights on in Scotland “You published two letters (November 30) claiming that Scotland does not need nuclear power since, it is claimed, it is self-sufficient in renewables. A few facts illustrate the lack of depth to this argument. “While reading the letters, 31 per cent Read more
Cloiche Wind Farm. – Consented The Proposed Development initially comprised a total of 36 turbines with a maximum tip height of 149.9 metres, and an installed capacity of over 50 megawatts. The Application amended to 29 Turbines in July 2022 with same tip height 149.9 metres. The wind farm would Read more
Britain’s gas network has already hit full capacity as renewable energy fails to generate the power needed to heat the UK’s homes. Freezing temperatures mean energy demands have soared in recent days, but low winds mean output at wind farms has plunged, according to data from National Gas and National Read more
One of Spain’s semi-autonomous regions is making a bid to lure Scots green energy workers by offering tax breaks to re-locate despite Scotland already facing critical labour shortages. Publicly funded Bizkaia Talent aims to attract workers to the Basque Country of Spain while knowing that Scotland is facing “critical labour Read more
17 wind turbines up to 8MW each, generating up to 136MW of which 15 turbines will have a maximum tip height of 200m and 2 turbines will have a maximum tip height of 180m, battery storage up to 136MW and associated access and infrastructure. 6km southeast of Gifford on the Read more
The proposed Hill of Fare Wind Farm, which has been through detailed site assessment work and extensive public consultation, utilises powerful modern turbines to deliver an installed capacity of 105.6 MW. If consented, the wind farm would be capable of generating enough clean, low-cost electricity for around 101,000 homes each Read more
Householders face a hefty bill if they are required to insulate their homes and switch from gas to an eco-friendly heating system https://www.scotsman.com/news/opinion/columnists/scotlands-drive-to-decarbonise-home-heating-will-achieve-little-while-china-keeps-burning-so-much-coal-john-mclellan-4425141?fbclid=IwAR2LglIfH9wtErOdS-VAPCBn5fxlofvsilieN3jCkJlvSpWxiY3QZu6b3e8
Herald letters End this obsession IT appears that the Greens, and therefore the SNP Government, have suddenly realised that achieving only their first target on the way to an unachievable net zero for Scotland is impractical. I have spent the last 35 years renovating an 1850s farmhouse and attached barns Read more