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There are literally hundreds of websites that relate in some way to the subject of windfarms and the generation of energy from wind. The ones listed below cover a variety of aspects of the subject and provide further information for MCofS members.
Please note that they are administered by the organisations concerned and the MCofS, therefore, accepts no responsibility for their content. The notes on site content are taken from the individual websites.
- British Wind Energy Association
The British Wind Energy Association is the trade and professional body for the UK wind industry.
- Country Guardian
Country Guardian is a UK conservation group concerned about the environmental and social damage caused by commercial windfarms. It is not opposed to wind energy as such, but in practice all sites that are windy enough for commercial windfarms are environmentally sensitive in one way or another.
- David Bellamy Conservation
To anyone concerned about the British countryside …
"Having had hundreds of queries from park owners, park users and other members of the public concerned about the increasing number of wind farms in the planning pipeline I have put this document together. Please note I have been helping campaign against wind farms for over 10 years so my view are somewhat partisan, however, I urge you to read the following before coming to your own conclusions.” David Bellamy
- National Atmospheric Emissions Inventory
The NAEI compiles estimates of emissions to the atmosphere from UK sources such as cars, trucks, power stations and industrial plant. These emissions are estimated to help to find ways of reducing the impact of human activities on the environment and our health.
Greenhouse gas inventories for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland: 1990-2003
- Protect Rural Scotland Party
The last straw that has broken the countryside back and led us to the hustings, has been the enforced imposition of huge wind farms on some of our most precious landscapes. As keen environmentalists we welcome the Scottish Executive's determination to promote renewable energy sources. What we don't welcome however, is its headlong rush to litter the landscape with wind turbines whose efficiency and environmental credentials have been seriously questioned - and even ridiculed - by scientists and engineers with an intimate knowledge of the electricity industry.
- Views of Scotland
“We seek to bring the facts surrounding renewable energy decisions to the Scottish people and their political representatives. A lack of co-ordination by the Scottish Executive, and an exaggerated belief in the usefulness of wind farms, is leading to over investment in a single form of renewable energy to the detriment of the wider Scottish economy. The unco-ordinated and unbalanced rush into wind power stifles other forms of renewable energy by diverting investment from them.”
- Scottish Wind Assessment Project
The Scottish Wind Assessment Project is an ongoing programme of research which seeks to collate existing studies
and commission new research to promote a thorough investigation of the claims made for and against the use of wind-generated energy. It is supported by private donations.
A Gazetteer of wind power in Scotland can be downloaded from this site.
- www.wind-farm.org
“The purpose of this web site is to provide an exchange of information, news and ideas regarding the current proliferation of windfarms particularly in some of the most beautiful parts of Britain - Wales, the Lake District and the Scottish Highlands to mention but a few. This site is not against alternative or green energy, even appropriate wind energy, on the contrary, it cares for the beauty and the preservation of what is left of our wildernesses. The industrialisation of these areas needs to be considered carefully and that is why Wind-Farm.org exists.”
- The Carbon Trust
The Carbon Trust is an independent company funded by Government. Our role is to help the UK move to a low carbon economy by helping business and the public sector reduce carbon emissions now and capture the commercial opportunities of low carbon technologies.
- Scottish Executive - Energy website
This site provides information about our involvement in energy matters including renewables, oil, coal, gas and nuclear power. Here, you can find out about the latest policy statements, initiatives and developments in relation to renewable energy, see applications to build new generating stations in Scotland, and access other energy sites of interest.
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Scottish Natural Heritage
“SNH's task is to secure the conservation and enhancement of Scotland's unique and precious natural heritage - the wildlife, the habitats and the landscapes which have evolved in Scotland through the long partnership between people and nature.”
The following relevant SNH policy and guidance notes can be found on the SNH website
- iberica2000
Hosts a number of interesting papers discussing the output of windfarms and their environmental effects.
SCOTLAND - PROPOSALS
SCOTLAND - LOCAL
- Abington, Crawford & Elvanfoot Rural Environment Watch
- Amulree & Strathbraan Windfarm Action Group
“The Amulree & Strathbraan Windfarm Action Group was set up at the start of 2004 as a result of a number of proposals to build large-scale wind farms near to Amulree and Strathbraan.”
- argyllwindfarms.com
The founding members of Argyllwindfarms.com are in favour of renewable energy, and believe wind power has a role to play in a balanced energy strategy. However, we are opposed to inappropriately sited wind farms, where high visibility will impact negatively on peoples lives, businesses and the landscape.
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Clatto Landscape Protection Group
“When a proposal was made by Scottish Power to build a Wind Power Station on Clatto Hill in Fife, CLPG was formed by a group of concerned local residents. This website is here to help inform the debate about this proposal, and CLPG hopes, to persuade you that this is not appropriate.”
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Fairwind (Ardnamurchan, Morvern & Mull)
“Fairwind (formerly known as Windup) is a constituted group who are protective of Ardnamurchan, Morvern and Mull - amongst the last Scottish wildernesses - and do not want them despoiled, in the name of governmental political correctness and naked corporate greed, by the proposed installation of a windfarm which would be the largest, most intrusive and most damaging in Europe.
We do not oppose wind or any other renewable energy, provided it is on a sensible scale - indeed we are supportive of initiatives to install turbines for and owned by the local community.”
- Not on Ark Hill (Angus)
“NoAH was formed to campaign against the inappropriate placement of wind turbines in Angus, in particular at Ark Hill. It consists of ordinary people with nothing to gain personally from opposing this proposal. People who believe that the precious landscape of Angus is a diminishing resource which must be preserved for those, from all over the world, who come looking for space, wide uncluttered horizons , peace, and tranquillity.”
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Not in North Argyll
- Ochils Environmental Protection Group
“This website provides information about the many windfarm proposals that are planned for the Ochil Hills in north central Scotland. Since the proposed windfarms are being developed by many different companies, there is nowhere to get a cumulative overview.”
- Save Our Borders Scenery
“This site is devoted to the tranquil scenery and unspoiled character of the towns in the Scottish Borders. The greatest threat to these is the proliferation of windfarms.”
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Skye Windfarm Action Group
“The action group was initially formed as a result of an application by AMEC to erect 28 x 330ft high wind turbines overlooking the village of Edinbane. A short while later this was joined by an application by RDC to erect a further 14 x 330ft high wind turbines on the neighbouring Ben Aketil.”
- Stop Dunmaglass
One of the last remaining areas of European wilderness is threatened by a giant wind farm at the heart of the Monadhliath Mountains - Highland home of the Golden Eagle
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