Corbyn promises green energy jobs as the economy comes off fossil fuels
Jeremy Corbyn yesterday suggested oil jobs could be replaced by green energy employment as part of Labour’s plans to end reliance on fossil fuels.
Windfarms
Windfarm developer faced with uncertainty over turbine plans after UK Government fund scrapped
A windfarm developer has claimed a lack of government funding has put its plans on hold.
Moray Firth wind farm procurement process exposes issues over ‘fairness’
The Scottish Government has vowed to convene a summit after issues over fairness were exposed in the Moray East offshore wind farm contract procurement process.
Locals angry at London firm’s double Highland windfarm plans
A Highland business owner has described a London firm’s plans to build two winfarms virtually side-by-side as ‘horrendous’ for the region.
More than half of Scotland’s planned windfarms are destined for sites in the Highlands
Grampian and Highlands politicians have hit out at the Scottish Government after it was revealed more than half of the country’s windfarm applications are on their patch.
North-east windfarms receive £1 million because weather was too windy
Windfarm operators in the north-east have received a million pounds since the start of the year to turn-off their turbines in high winds.
Five weeks of disruption as turbine parts transported for controversial Highland windfarm
Motorists are facing five weeks of major disruption on busy Highland roads as huge turbine parts begin making their way to a hugely controversial windfarm site.
Western Isles townships announce plans to develop community-owned wind farms
Four crofting townships in the Western Isles hope to take advantage of the near-£600 million auction in their plans to develop community-owned wind farms.
Island communities to benefit from £600m offshore wind fund
The UK Government has announced a £600 million support package for offshore wind power which could be “transformative” for remote island communities.
Highland film industry manager says turbines could threaten the future of the industry
A north film industry manager claims building more wind farms in scenic parts of the Highlands could threaten the future of film and television production in the region.
Community cash for hosting wind farms branded ‘inconsistent’ by MSPs
Communities are often being left with just the “crumbs off the table” if they do not strike a hard bargain to host windfarms, MSPs warned yesterday.
Communities “missing out” on millions of pounds from windfarms
Communities across the north and north-east could be missing out on millions of pounds because windfarm developers are trying to “wriggle out” of their commitments, it was claimed yesterday.
Business in the north: What’s coming this week?
Scottish windfarms generated record output during the first half of the year, thanks to a blustery June, new figures from WWF Scotland show today.
Council ‘snubbed’ over windfarm benefits
Council chiefs have accused Scottish Government ministers of ignoring their pleas for help to secure Highland a fairer share of massive profits from green energy schemes.
Environmentalists accused of “cherry picking” official data on wind and solar power
Windfarm watchers in the north have accused environmentalists of spinning the facts about the "extraordinary" success of recent green energy production.
Floodgates open for new wind farm rush across the north?
Campaigners fear the Highland landscape could be blighted with dozens of new windfarms after a radical review of council planning policy.
‘Almost impossible to find a mountain without windfarm view’
It is now "almost impossible" to find a mountain from which a wind farm cannot be seen, according to a senior mountaineering figure.
Onshore wind supporting a thriving supply chain of businesses across Scotland
Renewables like wind, hydro and biomass are the country's largest source of power.
Windfarms in the wrong places can damage both local economies and the planet
The 10-year goldrush of wind developments has begun to fundamentally change the landscape of the north of Scotland.
Windfarm plans blown off course after world heritage vision for Flow Country not included in planning report
Two wind projects planned for the Highlands were blown off course yesterday by councillors.
Have your say on windfarm developments in the Highlands
People are being urged to contribute to council surveys on windfarm development in Caithness and the Black Isle.
Windfarm campaigner hopes new book will take-out the industry spin
A Highland anti-windfarm campaigner who has had enough of "industry spin" hopes her new book about turbines will be allowed into schools to bring some balance to the debate.
Councillors get tough on roads, demanding companies foot bill for repairs
Councillor steps up north of Scotland power row
A north politician has urged critics to "kick the grid, not the windfarmers" over vast penalties regularly incurred by electricity customers.
‘Carnage’ warning for Loch Ness
A furious row erupted last night after Highland councillors approved a new document that campaigners say opens the door to more wind turbines around Loch Ness.
Record penalty for electricity customers
Windfarm operators have been paid a record-breaking £3.1million - for turning off their turbines for a single day.
New windfarm report claims nearby tourism has flourished
A row has erupted after a new report claimed to prove that tourism has flourished in areas with windfarms.
More turbines planned for NC500 route
Another major windfarm is being planned along the North Coast 500 tourist route.
Highland windfarm operators have received £52million…. for switching turbines off
Windfarm operators across the north have raked-in a staggering £52million over the past five years - for switching their turbines off.
Green energy targets missed in both England and Scotland
Academics have clashed with politicians and developers over the amount of power generated by windfarms, as green energy targets are missed on both sides of the border.
Windfarm survey shows people turning away from turbines
About 500 people responded to the Stag survey, which asked questions about the impact of windfarms on accommodation, the attractiveness of the Highlands and the effect of buffer zones.
Tourists turn away from Highlands because of turbines
Campaigners have carried out a new survey which they claim shows visitors are turning away from the Highlands because of the growing number of in the region.