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The truth is that we need to rely on power stations that do work when the wind does not blow and the sun does not shine For more than a decade I have been asking energy ministers: how do we keep the lights on when the wind does not Read more
Despite Nationalist claims about renewables supplying ‘100 per cent’ of Scotland’s electricity needs, the freezing weather has seen wind farm energy production tumble way below gas, nuclear and hydroelectric https://www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/news/scottish-news/snps-energy-policy-under-fire-28712011?fbclid=IwAR0XXVMU4gBHgMoQdv7XLAJpMzARvQ0NtslDMwgDBlURtxiFePWyqY3CYCI
STARK NEWS ON NET ZERO AIM OMINOUSLY, the CEO of Volkswagen has stated that making batteries for electric vehicles in Europe is now “unfeasible” due to soaring energy costs. This means that production will go to places like China and Indonesia, where the majority of energy comes from burning Read more
Windfarm owners could be forced to hand over 5% of profits under possible plans which could generate smaller-scale “Norway oil funds” for communities in rural Scotland. The council that covers a third of Scotland’s land mass has agreed to put pressure on the SNP government to enshrine contributions in law Read more
Brass monkeys As the nation shivers in the long dark days of winter when solar power isn’t producing enough to run the heater on a goldfish tank and thousands of wind turbines throughout our country stand motionless and useless, I have one question to ask: Has our deluded First Read more
Expected changes in government national planning policy could lead to even more applications for wind farms on the boundary of the Cairngorms National Park, it is being predicted. However, there is still expected to be what is in effect a ban on such developments within the national park itself. Members Read more
Energy hypocrisy Britain and the US have agreed that the US will aim to export at least nine to 10 billion cubic metres of liquified natural gas to UK terminals in 2023. (your report, 7 December). It is said that this will reduce winter blackouts. Note “reduce” – not Read more
Highland Council hopes to work with the renewables industry to secure affordable energy and meet climate change goals. Councillors today discussed the best way to ensure that Highland communities derive maximum benefit from the wind farms on their doorsteps. Councillor Angus MacDonald brought a motion calling for a review of Read more