Wind firm to take UK Govt to court over ‘smash and grab raid’ on electricity generators
A major investor in UK wind energy plans to take the government to court over its “smash and grab raid” on renewables generators.
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Scotland unveils plan for onshore wind ramp up by 2030
Scotland will deploy a "minimum" of 20GW by 2030.
Sunak bows to pressure from Tory backbenchers to allow new onshore wind
Rishi Sunak has bowed to pressure from Tory backbenchers to allow new onshore wind farms by committing to consult on how local communities can consent to fresh projects.
Sunak eyes U-Turn on onshore wind as Tory divisions grow
One of Rishi Sunak’s senior Cabinet ministers hinted his government could drop an effective ban on new onshore wind farms, amid growing calls for a U-turn from members of his ruling Conservative Party.
Truss, Johnson Join Rebellion Against Sunak for Onshore Wind
Former prime ministers Liz Truss and Boris Johnson joined a parliamentary rebellion aiming to overturn England’s effective ban on onshore wind farms, creating a fresh headache for UK leader Rishi Sunak.
Family of wind farm worker who froze to death secure compensation
The family of a man who froze to death at a Scottish onshore wind farm have been given a six-figure sum of compensation.
Hundreds take part in consultation on towering 820ft Aberdeenshire wind farm
The four-week public consultation for the proposed 17-turbine Hill of Fare wind farm north of Banchory has closed, with one of the largest ever responses to the developer.
Jeremy Cresswell: Strange times for humankind
As humankind drives relentlessly towards climate catastrophe, just a few days ago the International Energy Agency offered a crumb of comfort regarding CO2 emissions.
Meall Buidhe wind farm developers turn to Scottish Government following Highland Council rejection
The developers behind the Meall Buidhe wind farm are headed to Edinburgh to appeal a Highland Council rejection.
Watch: Video shows off mechanism for rapidly getting workers to top of turbines
A video has been shared online of an innovative mechanism for rapidly getting workers to the top of wind turbines.
Grant Shapps: A look at the new business and energy secretary’s policy record
From energy rationing to onshore wind, the newly appointed business and energy secretary, Grant Shapps, has voiced opinions on a range of topics in the sector.
Sunak reinstates fracking ban in reversal of Liz Truss policy
Rishi Sunak has reinstated a ban on fracking in England, in a reversal of his predecessor Liz Truss’ policy.
Highland community say landscape is at ‘saturation point’ as new 656ft turbines planned
A Highland community is standing in opposition to the proposed Strath Oykel Wind Farm, saying the area is already at “saturation point”.
Public consultation launched for 820ft wind farm in Aberdeenshire
A public consultation has been launched for one of the largest onshore wind farms in Scotland planned for Aberdeenshire.
Aberdeenshire wind farm delivers cash windfall to Parkmead as power prices surge
A 250% surge in the price of power has delivered a cash boost to Parkmead Group (LON: PMG) at its wind farm in Aberdeenshire.
Oil giants join forces to identify best spots for renewable energy projects
Some of the world’s biggest oil and gas companies have joined a project aimed at finding optimal spots for building renewables projects.
Inflation a major ‘stumbling block’ to ramp up of renewables, says Bracewell
It is feared the ballooning cost of raw materials will “definitely be a stumbling block” to the deployment of green energy projects.
Scottish wind farm decision deemed ‘affront to local democracy’
A Speyside councillor has accused the Scottish Government of “riding roughshod over local democracy” after overturning councillors’ refusal of a seven-turbine wind farm application near Dufftown.
Aberdeenshire resident of 40 years objects to 820 ft turbines
An Aberdeenshire resident that has stayed in the same home for 40 years has written a letter of complaint to those behind a local wind farm proposal.
Plans for giant 820ft-tall wind farm in Aberdeenshire spark controversy
Controversy has been sparked over plans to build one of the tallest onshore wind farms in the UK, less than four miles from Banchory in Aberdeenshire.
Chinese activity drove global wind turbine orders to new record in Q2
Global wind turbine orders hit 43 gigawatts (GW) in the second quarter of the year, a new record.
UK Gov working to ‘break link’ between renewables and gas prices
Work is ongoing to “break the link” between the cost of gas and electricity prices in the UK, the prime minister has confirmed.
‘Overwhelming’ support in UK for building wind farms to tackle energy crisis, polling shows
More than three quarters of people in the UK back building new wind and solar farms to tackle the energy crisis.
National Trust says wind farms should be halted in remote, wild land
Development of new wind farms in remote, wild areas should be halted, the National Trust for Scotland has said.
Brian Wilson: Energy crisis met with policy vacuum
It’s a couple of months since I suggested the energy crisis would be as big as Covid and thereby demand the same scale of response. It wasn’t a very fashionable thought but perceptions have moved rapidly – everywhere, except where it matters most, in government.