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,…