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(Reuters) – British households will pay nearly 1 billion pounds to help guarantee the country’s electricity supply in 2018/19, after a government auction determined who will provide backup power http://uk.reuters.com/article/2014/12/19/uk-britain-power-auction-idUKKBN0JX0QG20141219
A Scottish Government minister dismissed claims a windfarm company is “buying silence”. http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/local-news/buying-silence-claim-over-knockendurrock-4832845
The possibility of an application for seven wind turbines on Kirkdale Hill near Carsluith has galvanised Galloway residents into forming the ‘Save Wigtown Bay’ protest group. http://www.gallowaygazette.co.uk/news/local-headlines/wind-farm-protest-group-gathers-momentum-1-3637385
By Rita Campbell Two separate wind turbines being proposed by businesses in Argyll were refused planning permission yesterday. Brian Neish, of Barbreck Farm, Taynuilt wants to build a 200ft tall turbine on land north east of the farm. The income raised would help sustain the farm, but the turbine received Read more…
The UK Government should work with industry to better understand the economics of ‘baby’ nuclear power plants – aka small modular reactors (SMRs) – and to set out a clear explanation of the conditions under which they might become cost competitive in the UK. http://www.scottishenergynews.com/mps-today-call-for-uk-govt-to-support-roll-out-of-chain-of-baby-nuclear-power-plants/
By John Robertson A renewable energy company who received consent for a 59-turbine wind farm on the Glenfiddich Estate three years ago despite sizeable opposition has submitted a fresh planning application to add an extra four turbines. Infinergy have submitted the redesigned application, on behalf of Dorenell Ltd, Read more…
David Ross Highland Correspondent Mountaineers and other outdoor groups hope Highland councillors will ignore the advice of their planning officials next week when they consider the controversial extension to an existing wind farm. Falck Renewables Wind Limited want to add another 10 larger turbines to the 26 which currently operate Read more…
Fergus Ewing took part in Morning Call on Radio Scotland on 27th November 2014 in the course of which he said “The costs are not small of course. The cost per household of renewables is only £40.” The recording is available on BBC iPlayer until 27th December 2014. Start Read more…