There has never been a multi-site study of the match between the impact of a wind farm as stated in the Environmental Assessment during the planning process and the actual impact once the wind farm is operational. The project will inform the Scottish Government on the need for guidance to Read more…
Soaring electricity bills are a great worry to many, and are topping the political agenda across the UK. Questions about the cost of wind energy to consumers, industry and the broader economy have never been more pressing. We would like to invite you to our first national conference in Stirling Read more…
The UK Government signals that the days of endless UK-subsidy funded wind turbines in Scotland are numbered as it takes back the power to set subsidy rates for renewable energy in Scotland. Commenting on the latest Scottish Government press release (see below), Graham Lang, chair of national anti-wind farm alliance Read more…
Protest at Perth Special SAS newsletter Oct 2013
Dear Sir, Your report that Samsung Heavy Industries “revealed that it has invested £70 milllion” in its experimental turbine at Methil piqued my curiosity. Where precisely has this £70 million been spent? I understand that the turbine blades have come from Denmark, the tower from China and the nacelle from Read more…
It’s very heartening to see so many people here today. The first protest march I ever attended was at this rally last year, and now here I am addressing you all- an honour and promotion indeed! I had a quiet teenage life; I was not a wild child – no Read more…
Before I start. I have a message from last years speaker, Lyndsay Ward. Lyndsay is unable to attend today, It’s the first major demo she has missed. I want to thank Lyndsey for her help in writing my speech. Lyndsey hopes that we give the SNP some wellie from her Read more…
The SAS protest march against the SNP Government’s wind energy policy is now less than a week away, and with preparations well underway, here is some last minute information for those of you coming along. The march will begin promptly at 1.00pm (gathering from 12.00 noon), and finish at around Read more…