Published: 20 October 2025 – Edition 1 By: ObjectNow – campaigns@objectnow.co.uk Scotland’s Green Future Demands Transparency ObjectNow has released a technical report titled “Battery Energy Storage Systems – The Unknown Risks” This extensive investigation exposes the unregulated hazards, environmental uncertainties, and…
The Scottish Government’s “Right to Decide” Paper Confirms ObjectNow’s Core Findings
When ObjectNow released its investigation on 7 September 2025, we examined the rapid escalation of wind farms, pylons, substations, and battery compounds across Scotland. Our analysis concluded that this build-out was not driven by climate policy alone. Instead, it was increasingly…
Powering Independence: Why Scotland’s Energy Future Is Being Decided Behind Closed Doors
Over recent months, ObjectNow has undertaken a dedicated investigation into the unprecedented wave of energy development applications sweeping across Scotland. To carry this out, we deployed advanced large language models trained on Scottish planning law, UK and EU environmental regulation, energy…
ObjectNow and Motvind UK Conclude Partnership
Press Release For Immediate Release – 2 September 2025 ObjectNow and Motvind UK Conclude PartnershipObjectNow and Motvind UK today announced the conclusion of their partnership agreement, under which Motvind UK had been reselling ObjectNow’s services. Both organisations have agreed that this…
Giant’s Burn Wind Farm | A GIANT Disaster: It’s time to SAVE Cowal’s Hills for Good
Statkraft UK Ltd has officially submitted a Section 36 application for the proposed Giant’s Burn Wind Farm (ECU00005007), a large-scale onshore energy development on and around Cowal’s Hill in the rural Cowal Peninsula, Argyll and Bute. The proposal includes nine industrial wind turbines up to 180 metres in height, a major Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), and extensive new access roads and infrastructure.
Why Dumfries and Galloway Must Stop More Energy Projects
The latest release of the Electricity Ten Year Statement (ETYS) 2024 by National Grid ESO offers a revealing insight into the true function of Dumfries and Galloway within the UK energy network. Despite the region being saturated with wind farms and…
Lairdmannoch Energy Park Proposal Sparks Widespread Opposition
Dumfries and Galloway — A major planning application for the Lairdmannoch Energy Park (ECU00004900) has triggered serious concern across communities near Laurieston, Glengap, Ringford, and Gatehouse of Fleet. The proposal includes nine wind turbines, each up to 180 metres tall, a…
Are Public Views Being Ignored? The Truth About UK Consultations
In theory, democracy thrives when governments listen to the people. Politicians and policymakers frequently stress their commitment to public engagement, claiming that the voices of citizens are central to shaping national and local decisions. Across Scotland, Wales, and the wider UK,…
Highland communities demand action as big energy projects threaten to industrialise the Highlands.
Highlights and reactions from the Community Council Convention on the Impact of Major Energy Infrastructure which took place in Beauly on 14th June 2025. Please consider supporting Vox Villium with a donation at: https://gofund.me/b49e2955 Communities in the Highlands are being inundated…
Communites B4 Power Companies Independent Verification
Every Objection Counts – Including AI-Generated Ones There’s been a lot of noise lately from critics claiming that AI-generated representations “submitted via ObjectNow” don’t count in planning decisions. Today, we can finally put that rumour to rest. Thanks to Communities B4…