KEY FACTS
Environmental Benefits of Wind Energy:
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Production of green electricity |
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No C02 Emissions from operational wind farms |
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No radioactive waste |
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No pollutants |
The wind farm is designed to produce sufficient electricity equivalent to the average annual demand of around 17,000 households. This is the equivalent to approximately 30% of the households in the Scottish Borders.
NEWS
ACTION FOR RENEWABLES PANORAMA REBUTTAL
Action for Renewables has produced a video rebutting the claims made in the BBC's recent Panorama programme "What's fuelling energy price rises?". The video is presented by the Chair of A4R, Tony Juniper, and can be found below:
Next CLG Meeting: Wednesday 23 November
The next meeting of the Community Liaison Group (CLG) takes place on on Wednesday 21 November at 7:30pm, Wheatsheaf Hotel, Reston. Please see the Consultation section of the website for more information about the group.
Planning Application Submitted for Penmanshiel Wind Farm - 28 October 2011
RES has submitted a planning application for Penmanshiel Wind Farm, near Grantshouse in the Scottish Borders. The proposal is for 15 turbines, each with a maximum height of 100m to the tip of the blade. The planning application with supporting documents including the Environmental Statement (ES) and Pre-Application Consultation (PAC) Report has been submitted to Scottish Borders Council.
Next CLG Meeting: Wednesday 21 September
The next meeting of the Community Liaison Group (CLG) takes place on on Wednesday 21 September at 7:30pm, Wheatsheaf Hotel, Reston. Please see the Consultation section of the website for more information about the group.
25 July - CLG Agenda
The next meeting of the Community Liaison Group (CLG) takes place on on Wednesday 27 July at 7:30pm, Wheatsheaf Hotel, Reston. Please see the Consultation section of the website for the agenda and more information about the group.
8 July - CLG Minutes available
Minutes from the second Community Liaison Group (CLG)are now available. The next meeting takes place on Wednesday 27 July at 7:30pm, Wheatsheaf Hotel, Reston. Please see the Consultation section of the website for the minutes and more information about the group.
7 July - Tell us what you think: online consultation questionnaire
We are keen to hear your views on the proposed Penmanshiel Wind Farm, please fill in the online questionnaire and let us know what you think.
July - Exhibition slides and photomontages available to download
Slides from the public consultation exhibitions are now available to download.
20 May - Public Exhibitions 26th, 27th & 28th May - Find out more!
The public exhibitions for Penmanshiel Wind Farm will take place next week, please come along and find out more about our proposal. The project team including our engineering and technical experts will be on hand to answer any questions you have.
- Thursday 26 May, 10am-1pm and 3-8pm: Grantshouse Village Hall
- Friday 27 May, 3pm-8pm: Coldingham Village Hall
- Saturday 28 May, 11am-4pm: Cockburnspath Village Hall
12 May - Newsletter available for download
A newsletter about Penmanshiel Wind Farm has gone out to houses around the site to explain our plans in more detail. We would be happy to cover any issues in more detail in forthcoming newsletters. If you would like to see anything discussed in more detail, please let us know.
10 May - Community Liaison Group Minutes available
Minutes from the first Community Liaison Group (CLG)are now available. Please see the Consultation section of the website for the minutes and more information about the group.
21 April - Proposal of Application Notice (PAN) approved by Scottish Borders Council
Scottish Borders Council have approved the Proposal of Application Notice (PAN) for Penmanshiel Wind Farm. This document sets out how we will consult with the local community on our plans for the wind farm. Scottish Borders Council have requested that RES advertise the public exhibitions for the wind farm in the East Lothian Courier as well as the Berwickshire News. You can download a copy of the PAN from the Consultation section of the website.
15 April - Public Exhibition Dates Announced
We will be holding a series of public exhibitions on the following dates:
- Thursday 26 May, 10am-1pm and 3-8pm: Grantshouse Village Hall
- Friday 27 May, 3pm-8pm: Coldingham Village Hall
- Saturday 28 May, 11am-4pm: Cockburnspath Village Hall
See the Exhibitions section of the website for more information.
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