Moray is home to dozens of projects which either generate or store renewable energy, with windfarms playing the biggest role. There are currently seven windfarms awaiting planning approval which, if signed off, would bring the area’s total capacity to almost Read more
We always have trouble getting accurate renewable statistics out of the Scottish Government. Here is a UK Gov website which provides quarterly planning updates. It also provides an interactive map of all renewable generation projects whether refused, consented or Read more
That’s very helpful! https://www.gbcapacity.com/bm
Wind farm developer Ocean Winds is handing back the lease option for the 500MW Arven South floating offshore wind farm near Shetland to Crown Estate Scotland, with strong opposition from the fishing industry cited as one reason for the pullout. Read more
Plans have been lodged for a turbine storage site on the Isle of Skye to serve wind farms being built elsewhere – a move that islanders say will lead to major traffic disruption if given the green light.Energy company Southern Read more
Last December, I was invited to attend a select committee inquiry at Westminster with other members of the public by DESNZ (Department ofEnergy and Net Zero) to discuss Net Zero and the policies needed to support the energy transition.I Read more
The new Rural Water Agenda In Scotland – The Rural Water Digital Hub is now live. Work is ongoing and will be for some time to tweak sections and info, and the background support for continued updating is still being Read more
Another gem from Kathryn Porter The truth about the energy transition and the need for affordable secure energy with exploration & production to fill the gap