NEARLY 20km of new overhead power lines are being proposed in Yell. The 132kV transmission line would run between a new switching station north of Burravoe, and the Energy Isles wind farm in the northwest of the island - both projects which have yet to begin construction. It.
There is good reason to be sceptical of the reassuring environmental claims being made by the Scottish Government, SIC and the energy companies involved with the building of wind farms in Shetland. Much criticism has rightly been centred on the industrialisation of Shetland’s.
“Although the SIC may be “pleased to announce” yet further negotiations with Statkraft, this time regarding a Scatsta lease, their increased foothold in Shetland should be a cause for concern. In addition to these latest plans, the company is behind the proposed Energy.
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