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UK regulator Ofgem is consulting on proposals to approve the need for three new electricity interconnectors. http://www.scottishenergynews.com/ofgem-proposes-three-new-electricity-interconnectors-between-uk-and-eu-but-not-scotland/
Shrinking incentives are threatening the future of smaller wind turbine projects across the country, according to CKD Galbraith, an independent property consultancy. http://www.scottishenergynews.com/single-turbine-small-wind-projects-could-be-unviable-within-three-years/
The UK is the first country in the EU to have started a “capacity market”. Under this scheme, the UK government offers payments to electricity suppliers for making “backup capacity” available. The first auction, held in December for capacity in 2018/2019, has resulted in contracts for £931 million for UK Read more…
THREE new turbines in Lesmahagow will be used not just to generate renewable energy but cash for the village. http://www.carlukegazette.co.uk/news/local-headlines/windfarm-windfall-for-lesmahagow-1-3711600
By Greg Christison Scotland’s biggest power station may be given a stay of execution because wind turbines are not producing enough energy, it has emerged. Longannet, which is owned by ScottishPower, was facing an earlier than expected closure due to the fees involved in staying connected to the Read more…
THE push is on for Black Islers to return their postal ballot papers on a crucial vote on a proposed community wind farm. http://www.ross-shirejournal.co.uk/News/Black-Islers-urged-to-return-votes-on-crucial-wind-farm-ballot-06032015.htm
Helen McArdle Transport Correspondent IT is the largest airship in the world, offering military surveillance to the US Army and soon to be deployed in Sweden as an eco-friendly way of transporting wind turbine blades across the country. But the brains behind the giant vessel are all Scots. The Read more…
In March 2007, in memory of my father, Jeff Sloman, I walked alone from Land’s End and four months later arrived at John O’Groats: A LEJOG of 1,687 miles. I walked for Sue Ryder Care, who had looked after my Dad so magnificently. Here, you can find out how it Read more…