Five wind farms

I agree with Craig Johnson (Hit the nail on the head, SN, 18 May 13) that Viking Energy are now saying the opposite of what they said last year – that they cannot proceed without reduced transmission charges. 

That volte-face is puzzling, and does not inspire confidence. 

It is interesting to read in the DECC report that “it is likely that a significant proportion of the incremental costs of the transmission upgrades would be charged to island generators”.

Also from the report – they envisage 1,800MW of onshore wind in Shetland by 2030, or about five wind farms the same as the proposed Viking project. 

Where are all the turbines going to go?

Christopher Ritch
Gunnister
Unst