Wind farm visit and planning seminar for Scotland

Scottish Renewables

Scottish Renewables

The event took place at the Rossborough Hotel, East Lothian, on Thursday 1st September.  The event, which over 80 people attended, also included a visit to Community Windpower's Aikengal Wind Farm. It was bought to you by RenewableUK and Scottish Renewables.

Presentations

Morning Presentations

An Introduction to Onshore Wind:

Jenny Hogan, Head of Policy, Scottish Renewables

This presentation addressed the strategic need for onshore wind and the benefits it delivers both nationally and locally.

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Planning for Small Wind Systems:
Indre Vaizgelaite, Small Wind Systems Manager, RenewableUK

An overview of the small wind sector, current policy and customer incentives.

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Planning Specialist:
Gillian Ferguson, Planning Officer, West Lothian Council

This presentation provided an overview of recent changes and expected future developments in planning in Scotland.

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Overview of the Development Process:
Emma Rafaluk, Assistant Project Manager, Community Wind Power

This presentation provided an overview of the development process that applicants go through when seeking to develop an onshore wind farm. - from initial scoping and site selection through to consent.

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Contact
If you have any queries regarding this planning seminar, or are unable to download the presentations, please get in touch with Sarah Harper, Events and Marketing Officer, on s.harper@renewable-uk.com or 0207 901 3000.