“Over the last 15 years Orkney has become very successful at participating in EU research and collaboration programmes relating to sustainable energy.” Gareth Davies, Co-Chair of OREF
Orkney Wins €100k EU Responsible Island Prize
Hoy Public Event to Hear About Proposed Wind Farm
Thursday 26 March 2020 in the Community Room and Hall at the North Walls Centre, Lyness, KW16 3NX from 14.00 to 17.00 and again from 19.00 to 21.00
Met Masts To Be Erected in Hoy and Quanterness
The masts will measure wind speed and direction at the sites.
The Archaeology of Orkney’s Energy Industry
ORCA has received a grant of £10,000 from the National Lottery Heritage Fund for the Orkney Energy Landscapes Project.
Future Scottish Offshore Wind Projects to Support Supply Chain in Scotland
When applying for offshore wind leases in Scottish waters developers will have to commit to supporting the supply chain in Scotland.
“This is a scandal and it has to stop.” Warns Union Over Offshore Wind Contracts
“Billions of pounds in manufacturing contracts and tens of thousands of jobs from Scotland’s offshore wind sector were lost to international competitors in 2019.”
Letters: Xzeres Wind Turbines
Some concerned owners have set up a self-help group and are trying to make contact with interested parties in Orkney
Letter: Puzzled by the Actions of OIC
” OIC have bought three, small, unspoilt islands, and plan to proceed to despoil them by building wind turbines”
Hesta Windfarm Would Be A “Blight On The Landscape”
“The Hesta appeal decision has the potential for a major adverse effect on the landscape of South Ronaldsay”, Steve Sankey
“The Bleeding Edge Can Lead The Way”
“People in Orkney tend to understand energy.”
