A risk too great: why the Energy Isles electricity generation licence must be denied
But SEPA confirms it has removed it objection ‘in principle’
But Energy Isles Limited director says the plans have evolved to become the ‘correct size to contribute to renewable energy’
There will now also be no 200m high turbines – with all proposed to be 180m
Plans for the proposed 23-turbine development were submitted to the Scottish Government last year
SIC planning service offers meeting to see if concerns can be overcome
Erecting turbines on active blanket bog would be inconsistent with national targets to reduce emissions, SEPA says
The 29-turbine Energy Isles wind farm, which could cost around £160 million, has the backing of Norwegian energy giant Statkraft
Energy Isles wants to see more capacity to export renewable energy
ABOUT 110 delegates turned up to hear that the future for large scale renewables in the isles is facing a critical 12 months – but if contracts are secured there will be big business for local suppliers.
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