In the debates about the environmental effects of wind farms and wind turbines, it’s unfortunate that a lot of media coverage is given to those that see them as a blight on the land and the offshore seascapes; towering monstrosities of evening sunlight deflection and distracting noise.… Read the rest
While we may be more preoccupied with snow and cold rather than wind at the moment in Europe and the States, it’s well worth taking stock of where we are and where we want to go, and how sure we are of getting there!… Read the rest
Scotland has an abundance of wind both onshore and offshore, and has many onshore wind farms that are contributing to Scotland’s green future, such as Whitelee wind farm in East Renfrewshire – Scotland’s largest onshore development.… Read the rest
As anyone involved in wind power knows, one of the more expensive and time-consuming parts of the business is maintenance of the tower, nacelle and most importantly the blades of a wind turbine.… Read the rest
The UK’s Renewable Energy Foundation’s recent online report on renewable energy performance in the UK has provoked a storm of controversy. The report’s authors interpret their findings in a way which RenewableUK find biased, although there is no accusation that the figures themselves are wrong. … Read the rest
