Wind farms

Archive photo of the Neart na Gaoithe (NnG) wind farm under construction

Renewable energy

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Scottish wind farm marks 'significant milestone' as it sends first power to grid

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said that rocketing wind farm constraint payments are a problem he is 'determined to fix'

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said that rocketing wind farm constraint payments are a problem he is 'determined to fix'

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Labour see £100m added to energy bills to pay Scottish wind farms to shut off

The Scottish Fishermen’s Federation said despite efforts to find a solution to the problem, mobile fishing, and floating offshore wind farms “are simply not able to co-exist”

The Scottish Fishermen’s Federation said despite efforts to find a solution to the problem, mobile fishing, and floating offshore wind farms “are simply not able to co-exist”

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Giant floating wind farms threaten to destroy Scotland's fishing sector, says expert

Highland Council passed a new policy meaning energy firms are required to increase their community contributions by 150 per cent

Highland Council passed a new policy meaning energy firms are required to increase their community contributions by 150 per cent

Highland Council

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Fresh wind farm rules 'could reduce developments by 80 per cent'

MP marks milestone for North Kyle wind farm in East Ayrshire as the first wind turbines are installed at the former open cast coal site

MP marks milestone for North Kyle wind farm in East Ayrshire as the first wind turbines are installed at the former open cast coal site

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Milestone hailed for one of UK’s biggest onshore windfarms

The opinion poll indicated that support for onshore windfarms overwhelmingly outnumbered the opposition to them

The opinion poll indicated that support for onshore windfarms overwhelmingly outnumbered the opposition to them

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Scots overwhelmingly support further green energy developments

The new wind farm will generate up to 75MW of energy

The new wind farm will generate up to 75MW of energy

Argyll and Bute

Argyll communities offered ownership stake in new wind farm project

A total of 37 renewable projects were commissioned in Scotland

A total of 37 renewable projects were commissioned in Scotland

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The three Scottish offshore wind farms awarded new contracts

The battery farm development will be connected to the existing Smeaton substation (shown)

The battery farm development will be connected to the existing Smeaton substation (shown)

Renewable energy

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Scottish Government approves major renewable energy storage development

The Viking Energy wind farm is based in the Shetland Islands

The Viking Energy wind farm is based in the Shetland Islands

Highlands & Islands

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Campaigners call for council to boycott wind farm celebrations on Scottish island

The new Viking Wind development has brought the UK's generating capacity over 30GW

The new Viking Wind development has brought the UK's generating capacity over 30GW

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Scotland has enough wind capacity to power 13 MILLION homes as major milestone hit

The developer is now proposing 53 turbines, down from 62 in its original application, and a new wind farm layout

The developer is now proposing 53 turbines, down from 62 in its original application, and a new wind farm layout

Historic Environment Scotland

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Watchdog withdraws objection over plans for major wind farm

Developers of the proposed Spiorad na Mara wind farm in Lewis announced they will pay £4.5 million a year in community benefits

Developers of the proposed Spiorad na Mara wind farm in Lewis announced they will pay £4.5 million a year in community benefits

Community group secures millions in funding from offshore wind farm developers

Stock image of a sea-based wind farm

Stock image of a sea-based wind farm

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Consent bid for huge wind farm off Scotland's east coast

Scotland could have free electricity if the energy regulator changed the pricing scheme

Scotland could have free electricity if the energy regulator changed the pricing scheme

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Scotland could have 'free electricity' if pricing rules change, says energy boss

The Edinburgh-based renewable firm, Edge Solutions, has developed a patented system, called Armour Edge

The Edinburgh-based renewable firm, Edge Solutions, has developed a patented system, called Armour Edge

Scottish wind firm specialists sign 'exclusive' 10-year supply agreement with INEOS

Point and Sandwick Trust (PST), who are a community-owned wind farm based in the Outer Hebrides, have donated money to the Bethesda Hospice to help with annual running costs

Point and Sandwick Trust (PST), who are a community-owned wind farm based in the Outer Hebrides, have donated money to the Bethesda Hospice to help with annual running costs

Community-owned wind farm donates £55,000 to Scottish island hospice

EDF Renewables have confirmed that the proposed wind farm at Liddesdale will have 21 less turbines

EDF Renewables have confirmed that the proposed wind farm at Liddesdale will have 21 less turbines

Proposed Scottish Borders wind farm to have more than a quarter fewer turbines

Peel Ports Clydeport has submitted a planning application for the redevelopment of the Hunterston marine yard in Ayrshire

Peel Ports Clydeport has submitted a planning application for the redevelopment of the Hunterston marine yard in Ayrshire

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Planning submitted for £150 million redevelopment of Scottish marine yard

The First Minister visited the Haventus port to take part in 'ground breaking'

The First Minister visited the Haventus port to take part in 'ground breaking'

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Ask if wind farm investment really benefits the people Scotland

The Community Energy Coalition is calling for a new approach to retain sustainable energy in local communities and the revenue

The Community Energy Coalition is calling for a new approach to retain sustainable energy in local communities and the revenue

Community organisations

Campaign launched for more community ownership projects for renewable energy

Dale Vince is the founder of Ecotricity and is a key Labour party donor

Dale Vince is the founder of Ecotricity and is a key Labour party donor

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Dale Vince: Scotland could lead on energy – but UK is letting other nations get ahead

Richard Lochhead, MSP for Moray

Richard Lochhead, MSP for Moray

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Minister quizzed after decision deadline missed for wind farm

Green Volt has been given the green light off the coast of Peterhead

Green Volt has been given the green light off the coast of Peterhead

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Europe's largest floating wind farm given go-ahead off Aberdeenshire coast

The site in the Scottish Borders is set to host 14 wind turbines

The site in the Scottish Borders is set to host 14 wind turbines

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UK's largest cooperative-run wind farm set to be built in Scottish Borders

The report found there are currently zero operational sites in Scotland which manufacture the parts needed for wind farms

The report found there are currently zero operational sites in Scotland which manufacture the parts needed for wind farms

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Scottish Government needs £2 billion extra to deliver on green jobs, report finds

Offshore wind farm in the UK

Offshore wind farm in the UK

Renewable energy

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Chinese renewables giant set to build wind turbine plant in Scotland

Whitelee windfarm is the largest on shore windfarm in the UK

Whitelee windfarm is the largest on shore windfarm in the UK

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Wind, wave, and solar: The science behind why Scotland is so energy rich

Dr Christopher Moran lives in a multi-million pound mansion in London

Dr Christopher Moran lives in a multi-million pound mansion in London

Conservative Party

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Tory donor to make millions from Scottish wind farm despite community backlash

Campaigners are concerned about the safety implications of the Hill of Fare wind farm project

Campaigners are concerned about the safety implications of the Hill of Fare wind farm project

Scottish Government

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Concern over high radiation levels at proposed wind farm site in Aberdeenshire

Proposals for an onshore wind farm near Langholm have been rejected

Proposals for an onshore wind farm near Langholm have been rejected

Dumfries and Galloway

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Scottish ministers reject plans for wind farm near English Border after MoD objection

The SNP say Scotland has the potential to be a powerhouse of renewable technology but needs full powers over the sector

The SNP say Scotland has the potential to be a powerhouse of renewable technology but needs full powers over the sector

'Renewables jobs growth shows Scotland needs powers over energy'

Wind farms are part of the solution – not the problem

Wind farms are part of the solution – not the problem

Renewable energy

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Low-cost renewable energy is subsidising expensive gas-fired power

There were snowy scenes after temperatures plunged but there was little wind

There were snowy scenes after temperatures plunged but there was little wind

Benedict Cumberbatch

Recent cold snap should be a lesson to those making energy policy

The wind farm is expected to begin construction in 2023

The wind farm is expected to begin construction in 2023

Renewable energy

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Planning approval granted for new onshore windfarm in Highlands

The Fishermen Three turbines are expected to enable hundreds of new homes to be built

The Fishermen Three turbines are expected to enable hundreds of new homes to be built

Dumfries and Galloway

Wind farms could 'bring millions to communities and help tackle societal challenges’

Blades are lifted onto a turbine at the consumer-owned Kirk Hill wind farm in Ayrshire

Blades are lifted onto a turbine at the consumer-owned Kirk Hill wind farm in Ayrshire

Renewable energy

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Turbines set up at 'UK's largest consumer-owned wind farm' in Scotland

Wouldn’t it be nice not to repeat what happened in the past?

Wouldn’t it be nice not to repeat what happened in the past?

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Big Wind are no less ugly than oil giants and could fuel The Clearances: Part Two

An onshore wind farm near Ardrossan in North Ayrshire

An onshore wind farm near Ardrossan in North Ayrshire

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Onshore wind farm decisions in Scotland to be sped up under new deal

Do these bring benefits to the Scottish taxpayer or electricity bill payer?

Do these bring benefits to the Scottish taxpayer or electricity bill payer?

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Wind farms are a good example of a licence to print money

Whitelee outside Glasgow, Europe's largest onshore windfarm, officially opened in 2009

Whitelee outside Glasgow, Europe's largest onshore windfarm, officially opened in 2009

Conservative Party

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Lesley Riddoch: Overlooked Humza Yousaf pledge showed chasm between Scotland and UK

Tony Blair (left) and Keir Starmer in conversation at a conference on Britain's future

Tony Blair (left) and Keir Starmer in conversation at a conference on Britain's future

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Fact-checker pulls up Keir Starmer over false claims about Scots wind farm

Banks Renewables is looking to build a new wind farm near the M74 in South Lanarkshire

Banks Renewables is looking to build a new wind farm near the M74 in South Lanarkshire

Renewable energy

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'Trailblazing' Scottish wind farm project applies for planning approval

A wind farm in the Borders is looking to extend its lifespan beyond 2025

A wind farm in the Borders is looking to extend its lifespan beyond 2025

Renewable energy

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Bid to extend lifespan of Scottish wind farm facing closure in 2025

Scottish wind farms are paid hundreds of millions every year to shut down and stop producing energy

Scottish wind farms are paid hundreds of millions every year to shut down and stop producing energy

Conservative Party

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Scottish renewable power 'utterly wasted' as wind farms paid to shut down

The Port of Aberdeen has ambitions to become the UK's first net-zero port

The Port of Aberdeen has ambitions to become the UK's first net-zero port

Aberdeenshire, Scotland

Port of Aberdeen investing £55 million in effort to become UK’s first net-zero port

Is the UK holding back Scotland when it comes to energy?

Is the UK holding back Scotland when it comes to energy?

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The UK is holding back Scotland's energy potential

A Russian ship called the Admiral Vladimirsky was reportedly caught spying near an offshore Scottish wind farm

A Russian ship called the Admiral Vladimirsky was reportedly caught spying near an offshore Scottish wind farm

Ministry of Defence (MoD)

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Russian 'spy' ship gathered intelligence near Scottish wind farm, report finds

Michael Newton (left) and Robin Winstanley (right) from Banks Renewables with Katie Stuart-Cox of Abingdon Development Group

Michael Newton (left) and Robin Winstanley (right) from Banks Renewables with Katie Stuart-Cox of Abingdon Development Group

Renewable energy

Community groups receive more than £300,000 from wind farm funds since Covid

The rise was mainly driven by an increase in onshore wind generation.

The rise was mainly driven by an increase in onshore wind generation.

Renewable energy

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Record level of renewable electricity generated in Scotland during 2022

Wind power is a crucial part of the Scottish Government's net-zero plan

Wind power is a crucial part of the Scottish Government's net-zero plan

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Subsea power cable to bring renewable energy from Orkney to mainland Scotland

Scotland has a second chance with wind and wave power, so let's not throw it away

Scotland has a second chance with wind and wave power, so let's not throw it away

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Scotland's chance to maximise wave and wind profits must not be missed

Scotland's energy secretary Michael Matheson has argued communities should have the right to benefit from local windfarms

Scotland's energy secretary Michael Matheson has argued communities should have the right to benefit from local windfarms

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Independence would give communities 'legal right' to benefit from wind farms

The Scottish Government must answer the charge that access to our seabed was sold off far too cheaply

The Scottish Government must answer the charge that access to our seabed was sold off far too cheaply

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Claim we lost out on billions from ScotWind requires a detailed answer