Whitelee wind farm fund spreads the cash/The Extra
SEVERAL groups in East Renfrewshire have benefited from a windfall – literally http://www.glasgowsouthandeastwoodextra.co.uk/news/local-headlines/whitelee-wind-farm-fund-spreads-the-cash-1-3155349
Germany Sends Clear Signal That It Will Slam The Brakes On Renewables/No Tricks Zone
A major part of Germany’s SPD socialist party, which is Germany’s second largest party behind Angela Merkel’s CDU conservative party, is coming to its economic and social senses on the issues climate change and renewable energy. The threat of social Read more
Applications sought for community cash windfall/Kincardineshire observer
Local groups in the Mearns could benefit from an £18,300 cash boost in the latest instalment of funding on behalf of the Tullo windfarm. http://www.kincardineshireobserver.co.uk/news/local-headlines/applications-sought-for-community-cash-windfall-1-3155026
Methil Turbine – Letter to Courier
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 Read more
Government green energy tax cut could be death knell for new wind farms says councillor
A controversial Westminster move to cut green energy taxes could be the “death knell” for new wind farms in the Highlands, it has been claimed. Amid mounting public pressure about soaring energy charges David Cameron announced this week that the Read more
Reality Check – Der Spiegel
Germany’s Defective Green Energy Game Plan A Commentary By Alexander Neubacher Germany pretends to be a pioneer in the green revolution. But its massively expensive Energiewende has done nothing to make the environment cleaner or encourage genuine efficiency. One writer Read more
A longer lifespan for wind farms greener – Sunday Herald
Steven Vass Deputy Business Editor, Sunday Herald WIND farms are set to keep producing electricity for many more years than expected thanks to a new turbine refurbishment programme by a leading manufacturer. Gamesa, a Spanish group with growing interests in Read more
Residents object to wind turbine plan – Falkirk Herald
Residents in the Braes say people will wake up to wind turbines “in their back gardens” if planning regulations aren’t changed. http://www.falkirkherald.co.uk/news/local-news/maddiston-residents-object-to-wind-turbine-plan-1-3155995