What the current impact assessments don’t do is factor in the wider implications for wildlife and biodiversity on proposed large scale developments.
The Limitations of Environmental Impact Reports
Share Your Views: Scotland’s Future Onshore Wind Developments
The Scottish Government is seeking views on their ambition for an additional 8-12GW of onshore wind to be installed in Scotland by 2030 to help it meet its net zero commitment.
Orkney Interconnector: Raising the Case in Parliament
“We must not let our islands fall behind in their ambitions to help tackle climate change due to delayed planning decisions.”
Changing the Shape of Wind Turbines
The traditional propeller wind turbines could be replaced in the future by a vertical design.
The Deadly Attraction of Wind Turbines
The scientists monitored the bats at 23 windfarms in the UK and compared that with similar locations where there were no turbines.
Wee Fea Hoy Wind Farm Application Submitted
A planning application has been submitted by Orkney Islands Council for a six-turbine wind farm development at Wee Fea in Hoy.
Only a Few Days Left to Share Your Views on the Hoy Community Wind Farm
The deadline for submitting comments to the Project Team is Monday 8 June 2020 at 12.00.
Hoy Community Windfarm
A video presentation is available to watch about the proposed Hoy Community Windfarm project.
Hoy Wind Farm Project Online Public Consultation
A public consultation has opened so that views can be shared on the Community Wind Farm Project proposed for Hoy.
Quanterness Wind Farm Appplication to be Determined by Scottish Government
“Scottish Ministers will now be responsible for making the final decision on whether or not to grant planning permission for the project.”
