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The government has U-turned over its ban on onshore wind by saying turbines could be installed if the projects gain the support of local communities. The Department for Levelling Up has launched a consultation to explore how…

Issued on: 22/09/2022 - 13:51 President Emmanuel Macron was set to unveil a plan on Thursday to boost renewable energy in France, including offshore wind farms and solar…

Google, Facebook and Microsoft are some of the world’s biggest supporters of clean energy. That’s not stopping them from pushing back on a huge wind and solar project. Google,…

A hearing is underway to determine whether the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) will approve a major wind farm in Vulcan County; however some residents are opposing the project. If approved, the Buffalo Plains Wind Farm would build 83…

Crucial planning process is being passed onto Scottish Government due to local councils failing to adjudicate in time – with situation described as a ‘democratic deficit’. An investigation by David Bol Campaigners have raised fears…

CAMPAIGNERS have raised fears over a “democratic deficit” after new statistics revealed that on dozens of occasions SNP ministers have determined controversial windfarm applications after local councils failed to do so within the…

HELLO and welcome to the AM Business Briefing on Tuesday, August 17, as the Office for National Statistics said Scotland's unemployment rate dropped slightly in the last quarter, with the rate for people aged 16 and over between April…

RENEWABLE energy giant Ørsted has announced plans to develop big floating windfarms off Scotland in a move that underlines the appeal of the country to international investors. The Danish company said it plans to bid for offshore…

MAINSTREAM Renewable Power, the global wind and solar company, and Siemens have partnered to bid for licences in the new ScotWind offshore leasing round. The consortium including Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy and Siemens Energy will…

SCOTTISHPOWER and Royal Dutch Shell have teamed up to enter the bidding for windfarm licences off Scotland in a landmark licensing round that has generated huge interest. The energy giants said they have submitted multiple proposals…