New ScottishPower 100% wind energy tariff can ‘speed up drive to net zero’, chief claims
A new clean energy electricity tariff from ScottishPower can "speed up the drive" to net zero, according to the firm's chief executive.
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Coronavirus predicted to hit China’s wind market by up to 50%
China's energy market could be badly hit as the coronavirus has halted production on the countries wind turbine installations, according to Wood MacKenzie (WoodMac).
Residents get set for fight to halt turbines
Residents of a Highland village are preparing to do battle over plans for a huge wind farm near Glen Affric.
Statkraft to invest up to £600m in Scotland over next five years
A large Norwegian renewable energy generator has come to play in Scotland and is putting a serious chunk of money down on the table.
SSE to start building first subsidy-free onshore wind farm in Highlands
Scottish renewable energy developer SSE Renewables has been given the green-light to begin construction on its first subsidy-free onshore wind farm in the Scottish Highlands.
Xodus Group to support wind developers with new analysis team
An Aberdeen-headquartered firm has announced it has formed a new wind analysis team to support both onshore and offshore wind developers.
Fears wind farm ‘ring of steel’ is tightening
The return of proposals for a seven-turbine wind farm in Caithness have prompted angry and despairing responses from local residents who believe an industrial “ring of steel” is tightening its grip on their community.
Plan for second Clashindarroch wind farm
A Swedish energy firm has lodged plans for a second onshore wind farm in the north-east.
UK Government onshore wind policy has ‘damaged’ the sector, Scottish director claims
The UK Government's onshore wind policy has "damaged" the sector and its supply chain, according to a Scottish trade body director.
Seven turbine scheme submitted
Proposals for a wind farm in East Sutherland have been submitted.
K2 Management look to wind farm development with Scottish ‘focus’
Renewable energy consultancy K2 Management has revealed it will look to move into UK renewable energy development, which will include a big focus on Scottish projects.
Spending review does not give renewable workers ‘clarity’ on future of sector, trade body boss says
The new spending review laid out by the UK Government does not give Scottish renewable energy workers "clarity" on the future of their sector, the boss of an energy trade body has said.
UK onshore: winds of change?
This month saw a letter sent to Boris Johnson signed by 157 Members of Parliament (35 Conservatives among them), urging the Government change its course in relation to onshore wind.
Exclusive: Millions in wind farm funds go to north and north-east
The lion’s share of a multi-million community fund generated by a Scottish wind farm giant has been spent in the north and north-east, according to a new report.
Dozens of Tories among 150 MPs calling for Boris to back onshore wind
Dozens of Tories are among more than 150 MPs who have signed a letter to the Prime Minister calling on him to remove barriers to new onshore wind farms.
Leadsom urged to review effective ‘ban’ on onshore wind
Prime Minister Boris Johnson's new appointment as secretary of state for the Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS), Andrea Leadsom, has been urged to look again at the current effective 'ban' on onshore wind in England.
Leadsom appointed as energy secretary in Johnson’s new-look cabinet
Andrea Leadsom has been appointed as the UK’s energy secretary as part of Boris Johnson’s new-look cabinet.
Cross-party MSPs unite over Scottish onshore wind
A group of cross-party MSPs came together over the issue of Scottish onshore wind at Holyrood today, an energy industry trade body has revealed.
Onshore wind could save each consumer £50 annually, new research claims
Onshore wind projects could save consumers up to £50 per person annually, according to new independent research.
UK risks losing ‘huge amounts’ of onshore wind power without repowered sites, report claims
The UK could put "huge amounts" of onshore wind power at risk if it chooses not to repower existing projects, according to a new report.
Councillors’ objection to wind farm spells inquiry
Councillors have objected to plans for a large wind farm in Moray.
Silent and annoying: Can infrasound really be the cause of different health problems?
I am starting to wonder if a mystery noise around our house which drove us mad for months comes from the same box of tricks as wind farm turbines.
UK onshore wind faces ‘almost total shutdown’, Scottish trade body says
The UK onshore wind sector faces "almost total shutdown" unless support is increased, according to a Scottish renewable energy trade body.
Scottish renewables jobs down despite £6bn turnover
Turnover for the Scottish renewable energy sector almost totalled £6 billion in 2017, according to figures published by the Office of National Statistics (ONS).
Offshore wind could be cheaper than onshore by 2030
The UK offshore wind sector could become more competitive on price than its onshore counterpart, according to a research group.