EIR release
Objections for wind turbine developments under section 36 Electricity Act 1989: EIR release https://www.gov.scot/publications/foi-202100231437/
SAS Petition to the Scottish Parliament – update
The Scotland Against Spin Petition was heard this morning by the Scottish Parliament Petitions Committee. They unanimously agreed to consult with relevant stakeholders including all local authorities, Heads of Planning Scotland, Planning Aid Scotland and Scottish Renewables amongst others. We are very grateful to Oliver Mundell for turning up in Read more
‘Reinvest and reimagine’: Nicola Sturgeon urged to create £100million community wealth fund – Press and Journal
Nicola Sturgeon has been urged to use a slice of an £800 million renewable energy windfall to “reimagine” Scotland’s future – and ensure communities benefit from the opportunities that are being “hoovered up” by the wealthy. Community Land Scotland (CLS) has written to the first minister to ask her to Read more
UK dismisses European call for blade landfill ban – ReNews
The UK Government has dismissed calls from WindEurope for a continent-wide landfill ban on decommissioned turbine blades by 2025. Officials at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) told reNEWS they do “not have plans” to legislate against the practice. A Defra spokesperson said that domestic law does, Read more
New Wind farms threaten £2.5 billion constraints bill for consumers – Times
In the Times today.
No appeal for Hill of Forss wind farm refusal – John O’Groat Journal
A Caithness wind farm campaigner has welcomed the news that there will be no appeal for the Cairnmore Hill Wind Farm after Highland Council knocked back the plans. Brenda Herrick’s comments come following the announcement from the company behind the proposals that they will not try to get the decision Read more
Damaged power cable costs consumers £40m – Times
A £1.2 billion subsea electricity cable was out of action for a month, leaving consumers to pay almost £40 million in compensation to wind farm companies. The Western Link interconnector tripped from February 15 to March 13 in the latest failure since it came onstream in 2018. Stretching from Hunterston, Read more
Lethans Windfarm Ext – Pre application
The Applicant is proposing to submit an application to the Scottish Government’s Energy Consents Unit (ECU) under Section 36 (S36) of the Electricity Act 1989 to construct and operate the Lethans Wind Farm Extension (the Proposed Development) adjacent to the Consented Lethans Wind Farm. The Proposed Development is located Read more