Wind provides 22% of power/Energy Voice
Wind power has generated a new record high of 22% of the UK“s electricity over a 24-hour period, industry body RenewableUK said. http://www.energyvoice.com/2014/08/wind-provides-22-power/
Spiegel: Numerous Animals Suffering “Excruciating Deaths” Each Year By The Rotor Blades Of Wind Turbines/No Tricks Zone
Germany’s online Spiegel magazine published a story on how German wind parks are responsible for killing “numerous bats” each and every year – and not only domestic bats, but also migrating birds that are passing through. http://notrickszone.com/2014/08/17/spiegel-numerous-animals-suffering-excruciating-deaths-each-year-by-the-rotor-blades-of-wind-turbines/
Tory MPs more likely to oppose windfarms than British public – poll/The Guardian
Conservatives opposition undermining projects and investment in renewables, say wind energy companies http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2014/aug/18/tory-mps-more-likely-to-oppose-windfarms-than-british-public-poll
Industry warns subsidy allocation means many planned offshore wind farms “cannot be funded”/Business Green
The offshore wind industry issued a stark warning today about the future of its development pipeline, warning that imminent changes to the government’s subsidy regime could leave many projects unable to raise funding. http://www.businessgreen.com/bg/news/2360612/industry-warns-subsidy-allocation-means-many-planned-offshore-wind-farms-cannot-be-funded
SBC planners exceeding Powers, claims Dukes lawyer in wind farm row/Border Telegraph
SCOTTISH Borders Council has been accused of acting outwith its statutory powers as a planning authority. http://www.bordertelegraph.com/news/borders/articles/2014/08/18/507233-sbc-planners-exceeding-powers-claims-dukes-lawyer-in-wind-farm-row/
Wind turbines will ‘completely strangle’ Highland landscape – Press and Journal
One of the most celebrated landscapes in the Highlands is on the verge of being “completely strangled” by a 30-mile chain of wind turbines, say campaigners. Furious climbers claim plans for two windfarms threaten to overwhelm the unspoilt beauty of Read more
Turbines Are Making Me Ill, Too, Says Teresa Glen from Fife, in Scotland – Sunday Express
By Paula Murray More people across Scotland have come forward complaining of “wind turbine syndrome” after the health fears were exposed by the Sunday Express. Last week we revealed the Scottish Government has commissioned a survey into the impact of Read more
Wind farm cash is to be handled by third party/Galloway Gazette
Any financial benefit from windfarms earmarked for a local community council cannot be paid to the organisation as it is not a legal entity. http://www.gallowaygazette.co.uk/news/local-headlines/wind-farm-cash-is-to-be-handled-by-third-party-1-3509557