EDF to add Scottish renewables jobs as projects ramp up
EDF Energy’s new renewables arm is looking to add more jobs in the north-east and Highlands as it ramps up its projects there.
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Bethesda Hospice benefits from £30k boost from wind farm charity
The Bethesda Hospice, which provides end-of-life care and support to island families, has received a welcome boost after receiving another £30,000 from community wind farm charity Point and Sandwick Trust (PST).
Community-owned wind turbine in Lewis generates over half a million pounds for locals
A community-owned wind turbine in Lewis has generated over half a million pounds for local causes as well supplying local homes with green electricity.
Point and Sandwick Trust celebrates work of community consultants
A community wind farm charity on Lewis is celebrating the outreach work of its two community consultants after it was revealed nearly 30 groups have now benefited from their work.
Developer unveils plans to extend north-east wind farm
A developer hopes to extend a controversial wind farm on the edge of a north-east village.
Aberdeen Bay wind operator to splash £3m community cash
The energy giant behind a controversial north-east wind farm will offer £3 million to the community.
Plea made to raise final £30,000 of Uist Wind project
An urgent plea has been made to potential investors to buy shares in the UistWind community wind farm project to aid in helping the community project to reach its yearly fundraising total of £350,000.
Environmental charity objects to 26-turbine Glendye wind farm
An environmental charity has submitted an objection to a proposed 26-turbine wind farm in Aberdeenshire.
Windfarm plans given the go-ahead by Highland Council
Plans for a massive offshore windfarm in the Moray Firth have been approved by Highland councillors after a debate over its visual appearance.
Council tells Scottish Government to throw out wind farm expansion plans
Moray Council has moved to officially object to proposals to expand a wind farm on Speyside - but backed the giant Moray West offshore plan.
Last day to make your view heard on Glendye Wind Farm
Communities have until the end of the day to make their voices heard on a proposed 26-turbine Glendye windfarm in Aberdeenshire.
Traffic chaos warning as huge turbine parts are transported through Aberdeen
Motorists have been warned to expect traffic chaos as huge wind turbine parts are transported through Aberdeen over the next six weeks.
Site visit hears opposing views to north wind farm plan
Scottish Government reporter Robert Seaton yesterday oversaw an inspection of the site of what would be the highest wind farm in Caithness.
Objectors condemn ‘ring of steel’ they claim would surround them if onshore wind farm erected in east Caithness
Objectors yesterday lined up to condemn the “ring of steel” they claimed would surround them if permission was given to erect a new onshore wind farm in east Caithness.
Glendye Windfarm application ‘ignores’ key local recommendations, say opponents
Opponents of a proposed north-east windfarm claim it ignores local guidelines on large-scale energy developments.
Highland village ‘won’t be encircled’ by wind turbines
The prospective developer of a large wind farm yesterday denied its plans would leave a Caithness village beset on all sides by turbines.
Plans unveiled for 26 turbines on Mearns estate
Plans have been unveiled for nearly 30 turbines on a Mearns estate.
Moray Firth wind project to create 150 jobs and add £90 million to the local economy
A giant Moray Firth wind project will create 150 jobs and add £90 million to the local economy, developers have said.
Green energy group celebrate as wind farm is to finally open
Dogged perseverance and “sheer bloody-mindedness” has led to eleven of the world’s most powerful wind turbines being constructed off the coast of Aberdeen.
Trade bodies hit out at UK Government as onshore wind farm numbers set to plummet
Renewable energy trade bodies have hit out at UK Government policy, as new data suggests that onshore windfarm numbers are set to plummet over the next four years.
Disruption for drivers as wind farm lorries set off along the A9
Lorries transporting parts that will be assembled to form a controversial new 13-turbine wind farm development at Tom nan Clach were on the move for the first time yesterday, with local motorists facing some delays along the A9.
Wind the way forward as Beatrice windfarm delivers power
Scotland’s largest offshore wind farm has started generating power.
Turbines to continue causing traffic misery along A96 despite protests
An energy firm has ruled out transporting huge turbine parts overnight despite protests from motorists left frustrated by traffic delays.
First power generated by offshore wind farm as turbines go live
The new £300 million wind farm off Aberdeen has reached a major milestone by generating power for the first time.
Sandend campaigners prepare to battle wind farm development
A tiny north-east community is preparing its own dossier of evidence as it fights against a proposed wind farm development.
Regular safety training could prevent wind farm deaths, study claims
Wind farm workers are putting themselves in mortal danger if safety training is not kept up to date, a new study has found.
WATCH: Aberdeen Bay wind farm up close
A camera crew has shot footage of Aberdeen Offshore Wind Farm from a boat.
WATCH: Time-lapse footage of Aberdeen Offshore Wind Farm build
Time-lapse footage provided by wind farm construction firm Vattenfall shows the build of the Aberdeen Offshore Wind Farm’s sixth turbine.
Highland council to defend refusing planning to wind farm due to ‘visual impact’
Lawyers yesterday urged Highland Council to change its objections for its refusal of planning permission for a 19 turbine wind farm in Caithness.
Watch these dolphins investigate Aberdeen offshore wind farm
A pod of Dolphins decided to investigate the new suction bucket jacket foundations of Aberdeen Offshore Wind Farm today. Watch as the inquisitive creatures check-out the new addition to the surroundings. Vattenfall’s Aberdeen Offshore Wind Farm project installed the first turbine tower at the site on Monday. Read more on Energy Voice here
WATCH: Vattenfall turbine stands tall
With the first turbine installed at Aberdeen Offshore Wind Farm yesterday, developer Vattenfall is claiming a number of renewable energy industry firsts.
Beatrice wind farm developers toast progress on export cables
Developers behind a huge wind farm project in the Moray Firth are celebrating a number of project milestones.