Plans for a new energy plant in the north-east which left hundreds of villagers “horrified” have been thrown-out by councillors. The controversial plans by St Fergus Energy Limited to build two 119m-high turbines and a solar farm on land between Read more…
Dear Sir, To the consternation of local residents, Highland councillors have approved yet more giant 450-foot, wind turbines on our most revered tourist Island, at Edinbane in Skye, with ‘significant adverse impact’ on the scenery. (Press and Journal 25th Nov). Read more…
Time is short – your objection can help save Mochrum Fell from a wind farm with 7 turbines of 149.9m, as tall as Blackpool Tower, set on the highest fell in the area. Scottish Government Policy states that it should Read more…
COUNCILLOR Audrey Doig (Letters, November 30) wants Britain to be powered by batteries when there’s no sun and insufficient wind. The world’s biggest battery facility is Gateway in California, which can provide 250 MWh (megawatt hours) of energy if it’s Read more…
Offshore wind farm developers will forfeit their subsidy contracts if they fail to meet plans to support the British supply chain, under government proposals. The business department is looking for ways to boost the share of offshore wind projects that Read more…
PLANS to construct a wind farm with 15 turbines near a Borders town are set to be proposed. E Power Limited will apply for planning permission to build the wind farm at Ditcher Law, approximately 8km from Lauder. If built, Read more…
4.3km west of the village of Coalburn, in rural South Lanarkshire South Lanarkshire Council; East Ayrshire Council Max Total MW Of Development Applied For: 126 Max Turbine Height: 200 Number Of Turbines Applied For: 21 http://www.energyconsents.scot/ApplicationDetails.aspx?cr=ECU00002171
Plans for a wind farm on the border between East Ayrshire and Dumfries and Galloway could be scuppered after a disagreement between the two council areas. East Ayrshire Council recommended to Scottish Ministers, who decide on applications of wind farms, Read more…