Paint it black: Vattenfall mulls efforts to end bird collisions
A new study in the Netherlands backed by energy developer Vattenfall aims to further investigate whether painting wind turbine blades black can help reduce bird fatalities.
RSPB Scotland
ScotWind could ‘accelerate some seabirds towards extinction’, warns RSPB
A leading charity has expressed concerns about the potentially devastating impact of ScotWind on Scotland's seabirds.
Study to be carried out on risk of seabird collisions with turbines
A major study to be carried out to assess the risk of seabird collision with Scotland’s offshore wind farms.
Study of wind turbine effects on seabirds ‘very optimistic interpretation’ of data, RSPB says
The Scottish division of the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) has hit out against a study published today on the risk to seabirds through collision with offshore wind turbines, calling the findings a "very optimistic interpretation of data".
NnG offshore wind farm seeks equity partner
Wind and solar company Mainstream Renewable Power has begun the selection process to bring a majority equity partner on board the Neart na Gaoithe (NnG) wind farm.
NnG Coalition publish open letter to RSPB
A collection of businesses and supporters of the NnG (Neart na Gaoithe) Offshore Wind Farm, known as the NnG Coalition, have published an open letter asking that RSPB Scotland now 'work constructively with the project'.
Troubled Neart na Gaoithe wind farm project forms support group
The proposed Fife wind farm, Neart na Gaoithe, has formed a coalition group to combat increasing pressure from outside forces to halt the project.
Wind farm off Fife back on track
A controversial £2billion Scottish wind farm off the east coast of Scotland has been given another chance after overcoming a major development hurdle.