Wind

RBS and Natwest create £50m green fund for farmers

SunGift Solar are pleased to hear that "Agricultural businesses have been invited to apply for a new £50m green fund created by RBS and Natwest to help farmers generate energy from renewable sources, such as wind turbines and solar panels."

Offshore Wind for the South West

The South West RDA and Regen SW have welcomed today's announcement by Gordon Brown and the Crown Estate, of the winning companies selected as development partners for the Round 3 Offshore Wind farms.
This development marks a step-change in the deployment of renewable energy in the UK and represents a great opportunity for the south west.
Two offshore wind farm zones have been awarded in the south west out of a total of nine nationally.

Devon wind turbines get go-ahead

Devon is to get another nine wind turbines after plans were given the go-ahead.

Renewable Energy Systems (RES), which will build the 120m (393ft) high turbines at Den Brook near Crediton, said it was "delighted".

A planning inspector overturned objections about landscape impact by West Devon Borough Council.

Objectors questioned the turbines' output and said they would "devastate a beautiful valley".

The inspector felt that although there will be an impact on the rural environment, the harm caused could be outweighed by the renewable energy benefits of the development.