Fife Council’s guidelines on where wind turbines should be allowed have been described as “completely contradictory.” http://www.fifetoday.co.uk/news/local-headlines/turbine-guidelines-are-a-pick-mix-mess-says-burntisland-community-group-1-3322358
David Ross Highland Correspondent Not many had picked Ian Ross, 56, as a leading candidate to be chairman of Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH). Perhaps it was his rather laid back demeanour. More likely it was that as a leading Liberal Read more
By Christopher Rae A wind turbine developer has accused Aberdeenshire planners of misleading councillors after they rejected his proposal for a mast in the Buchan countryside. Gavin Catto, director of Edinburgh-based Green Cat Renewables, was in Peterhead this week to Read more
Written by Hans J Marter Campaigners opposing the Viking Energy wind farm have repeated their warning that Shetland faces being swamped by large wind turbines. Sustainable Shetland’s comments came in response to news that a group of 18 Shetland businesses Read more
A controversial Girvan windfarm, which was refused planning permission, has been given the go-ahead from the Scottish Government. Eight huge wind turbines will now be erected near the town by PNE Wind UK, despite council planners fearing the giant structures Read more
By John Kemp Smart grids and reformed electricity pricing are essential to decarbonising Britain’s electricity system at lowest cost while maintaining secure and reliable supply, but the public remains “ambivalent” about them, according to researchers. Smart meters are due to Read more
By Kaye Nicolson Moray councillors yesterday triggered a public local inquiry by objecting to plans for a windfarm extension. Renewable Energy Systems (RES) had tabled proposals to add 16 turbines – measuring up to 400ft – to an existing 21 Read more
Written by Neil Riddell Eighteen companies in Shetland are joining forces to investigate building a major new onshore wind farm in Yell and Unst. Initial investors who have begun development work on the project – which could result in a Read more