This judgement (below) is nothing to do with the content of the evidence in the planning inquiry. The appellants (objectors) had claimed that their evidence had not been considered by the planning board even though they specifically asked that it Read more…
A £1billion undersea energy cable to transmit renewable energy from the north of the Scotland to the rest of the country has been hailed as a “critical” part of the country’s fight on climate change. SSEN Transmission has spent the Read more…
The Irish government has published draft wind farm planning rules that include new noise standards and a minimum setback distance of four times turbine tip height. The proposed wind energy development guidelines, first reported in last week’s issue of reNEWS Read more…
The Danish energy ministry plans to build “energy islands,” which would make Denmark home to the world’s largest renewable energy scheme. The new concept involves developing artificial platforms which would connect offshore wind turbines. The scheme is set to cost Read more…
As of April, this year, there are over 7,700 onshore wind turbines and almost 2,000 offshore turbines in the United Kingdom. This has resulted in much speculation as to how the rise of wind power is affecting biodiversity. Russian President Read more…
Pre application: Heathland Wind Farm (Generating station of >50 < 100 MW Capacity) 1.5 kilometres (km) northeast of the village of Forth in South Lanarkshire. Max Turbine Height:180m. ECU ref ECU00001986 http://www.energyconsents.scot/ApplicationSearch.aspx
SSEN Transmission has set out a plan to cut greenhouse gas emissions by a third by 2026 in its new business plan for the north of Scotland submitted to energy regulator Ofgem. The company also promised £100 million in efficiency Read more…
The new £42 million Carrick Academy super school is set to have a huge wind turbine on site. It would measure 30 metres in height and generate electricity for the building. The state-of-the-art Maybole campus will be environmentally friendly and Read more…