Wind Power News: U.K.
These news and opinion items are gathered by National Wind Watch to help keep readers informed about developments related to industrial wind energy. They are the products of the organizations or individuals noted and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of National Wind Watch.
RSPB ‘seriously alarmed’ by Eisgein wind farm plan
RSPB Scotland has reacted with alarm to proposals by wind farm developer Uisinis Power that could lead to the erection of an extra 30 wind turbines on the Eisgein estate on the Isle of Lewis. RSPB spokesman Stuart Benn said: “We are seriously alarmed. This could have a devastating impact on what is one of Europe’s best sites for golden eagles. “Although not yet built, consent has already been granted for 39 wind turbines which we strongly opposed. This extension . . .
Lewis wind farm plans threaten golden eagles, RSPB says
RSPB Scotland has voiced “serious alarm” at moves to expand a proposed 39-turbine wind farm on Lewis. The charity has always opposed the Eisgein Estate project due to concerns that the turbines may harm golden eagles and sea eagles. The area has one of the highest densities of golden eagles in Europe. Planning consent has already been granted for 39 turbines on the site, and there are now plans to seek permission for up to 30 more machines. International Power . . .
Planning inspector grants permission for two wind farms in West Norfolk
A planning inspector has today given the green light for two wind farms. Robert Mellor has granted permission to E.On and Res to build 11 turbines on the outskirts of Bagthorpe and Stanhoe. An appeal was held in February as both companies fought to overturn West Norfolk Council’s decision to refuse both projects planning permission. RES wants to build six 126.5m turbines on land at Jack’s Lane, Barwick Road, near Stanhoe, while E.On is going to put up five 100m . . .
Arrogance of windfarm companies
A charm merchant from one of the windfarm companies came round visiting rural homes. She was trying to gain a positive reaction from local residents for their intended project. On being met with some anti-windfarm views, she recommended: “If you don’t like what we are doing, move.” What arrogance! These companies hang in there and, despite being refused permission, new planning policies, objections, an appeal and a hearing, guess what? They tell us to move “if you don’t like it”! . . .
Plans for new giant £180 million windfarm
Plans are being drawn up to build a second giant windfarm at Eishken on Lewis. Uisenis Power, which is owned by Nicholas Oppenheim proposes to erect 30 huge turbines next to the 39 machines due to be built on his private Eishken estate in South Lochs, Lewis next year. Mr Oppenheim has lodged a scoping opinion request – the first formal part of a planning application – to build the new windfarm. Mr Oppenheim said things are at a very . . .
Wind turbine plans near National Memorial Arboretum
Campaigners have warned that the National Memorial Aboretum could become hemmed in by turbines if plans for a wind farm are approved. German firm Prowind has submitted a planning application for two wind turbines at Hoggs Hill, Haunton, near Tamworth, to Lichfield District Council. Only last month 157 villagers in nearby Clifton Campville put their names to a letter to planning minister Dr Greg Clark calling for a rethink over wind farms. The letter was handed over by Tamworth MP . . .
200 pack hall over wind plan
More than 200 villagers have met over concerns about plans to build a wind farm near their homes. It emerged that there were “no dissenting voices” at a public meeting held by the Stop Litlington Wind Farm Action Group, in the village hall last Thursday. The meeting was held to hear the views of residents of Litlington, in response to a planning application submitted to South Cambridgeshire District Council for five turbines on farmland in the village. Philip Jones, of . . .
Blimp to fly at sites of proposed wind turbines
An MP has persuaded an energy company to fly a blimp at the site of two proposed wind turbines. Rutland and Melton MP, Alan Duncan, argued it was the best way for people in the villages of Ketton – where the 100m (328ft) turbines would be sited and nearby Tinwell – to understand their size and visual impact. REG Windpower, of Cornwall, initially refused, providing instead photo-montages and 3D computer modelling. More than 200 people who attended a public meeting . . .
Air traffic objection to proposed wind farm near East Heslerton
National Air Traffic Services (NATS) has become the latest organisation to lodge a formal objection to a proposed 10-turbine wind farm near East Heslerton. The UK’s most senior airspace management body has written to Ryedale District Council warning of ‘serious safety risks for air traffic’ as it could interfere with radar at Claxby in Lincolnshire. Plans to build the 126-metre high turbines, which could produce enough electricity to power almost 10,000 homes, were submitted by RWE npower renewables last April, . . .
Powys substation and pylons decision delayed again
Plans to announce where a controversial electricity substation and high voltage power lines could be built in Powys have been delayed again. The National Grid was expected to reveal the location later this month, but officials say they need more time. Two sites at Cefn Coch, near Llanfair Caereinion, and Abermule, near Newtown, have been suggested for the substation. Pylons or underground cables are also planned to carry electricity to the transmission network in Shropshire. The National Grid announced its . . .
