An impression looking over Puilladobhrain.
An impression looking from Raera over Loch Seil.
An impression looking from Whinbank
Many people find this incredible – but it is what you are could be looking at every day as you drive or walk from Balvicar to Clachan or Oban if this proposal goes ahead.
To obect follow this link :-http://publicaccess.argyllbute.gov.uk/publicaccess/simpleSearchResults.do;jsessionid=A12E770E6615638E5BD2F97E656995C6action=firstPage
Report Questions Wind Power’s Ability to Deliver Electricity When Most Needed
Follow this link; http://www.jmt.org/news.asp?s=2&nid=JMT-N10561
Following the councils rejection of the Raera wind farm it is worth studying the presentation by Scottish Natural Heritage particularly:-
PROGRESS TOWARDS MEETING THE SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT’S RENEWABLES ENERGY TARGET.
The amount of installed capacity required across Scotland to meet the 80% 2020 Scottish Government target is 13Gwatts. There are currently 6Gwatts either consented or installed.
There are a further 11Gwatts in the planning systems across the Nation for onshore renewables and a further 12Gwatt in offshore proposals (23Gwatts).
Not all of this 23Gwatt will gain planning permission but if 30% (7 Gwatts) or more of it does then the target will be met.
As such, in order to meet Scotland’s targets there is no need to install onshore wind farms in valued sensitive landscapes such as those which surround Raera.
In view of the above, the proposed Clachan wind farm is obviously an unnecessary industrial development: it would overpower the landscape in a designated area of panoramic quality; be local to the Firth of Lorn special area of conservation, and; would be seen from as far away as Mull and other islands.
West Coast Renewables
Owners site, giving outline details of the project & details of the ‘community benefit’ proposals. There is a blog you can leave comments on.
Clachan Seil Windfarm Scoping Report
PDF with maps and details of environmental studies already carried out. Has maps showing the exact location and the visibility ‘footprint’ of the turbines.
Views of Scotland
VOS believe that the Scottish Executive’s current policy of unlimited consents for wind power stations across Scotland is fatally flawed and is not the answer to climate change issues.
Country Guardian
Country Guardian is the only anti-windfarm organisation covering the whole of the UK, and was founded in 1991. Lots of useful links here to information and to other groups nationwide.
Climate Change Paradox – Spiegel Online article
Are renewables actually reducing CO2 emissons? This article says not. The emissions trading scheme is largely to blame, and now even the Green Party is taking a new look at the issue .
