Energy cases
We support both on and offshore renewable energy schemes provided they have no impact on the surrounding environment and wildlife, or if the effects are minimised through appropriate siting, design, construction and operation. Where these conditions can't be met and there will be negative effects on protected habitats and species, we will object to a scheme.
Cases
Aberdeen offshore demonstration wind farm
An application for an 11-turbine offshore wind farm north of Aberdeen has been consented by the Scottish Government.
Able Marine Energy Park
Campaigning to ensure that the Able UK Marine Energy Park is wildlife friendly and not detrimental to nature.
Atlantic Array Offshore Wind Farm
The implications of the wind farm on the areas birds and the nearby habitats needs to be fully assessed.
Beinneun Wind Farm
A windfarm was proposed near Fort Augustus. We were initially concerned as the site is close to breeding common scoters.
Black Law Wind Farm
We worked closely with Scottish Power Renewables, to deliver considerable habitat mitigation to benefit breeding waders.
Bradwell B
Plans for a nuclear power station on the Blackwater Estuary threaten internationally important species and habitats.
Dakatcha Woodland
Fantastic news, permission for a biofuel project which could have destroyed Dakatcha Woodland has been refused.
Eisgein Wind Farm, Lewis
Wind farm at Eisgein would threaten an important population of golden eagles and slow the spread of white-tailed eagles.
Falkland Islands
The Falkland Islands are home to spectacular wildlife including important populations of seabirds and penguins.
Forth and Tay Wind Farms
Four commercial scale offshore wind farms have been consented and proposals for more wind farms are in development.
Forthbank wind turbines, Clackmannanshire
We are pleased to report that planning permission for two turbines has been refused.
Glen App and Loch Ree
Initial public consultation has been undertaken by Scottish Power Renewables, who hope to construct a large wind farm.
Glendye Windfarm
We have objected to this windfarm due to the very high collision risk for golden eagle, white-tailed eagle and red kite.
Hoy Wind Farm
Hoy windfarm on Orkney has been consented despite predicted substantial negative impacts a number of rare bird species.
Hunterston Power Station
We are delighted Peel Energy announced a withdrawal of its application for the coal-fired power station at Hunterston.
Hywind Scotland Pilot Park
In October 2015 consent was granted for five floating wind turbines approximately 25km off the coast of NE Scotland.
Moray Firth wind farms
Scottish Government is considering two offshore wind farm applications which represent large-scale development.
Musdale Wind Farm, Argyll and Bute
We are concerned about a major wind farm proposal on a site which could have significant impacts on important species.
Navitus Bay Wind Park
We must work hard to ensure any renewable energy development is sited in the right place with minimal impact to nature.
Pentland Firth & Orkney Waters – Wave & Tidal Renewable Energy
Pentland Firth & Orkney Waters offer significant renewable energy resources in the form of wave and tidal activity.
Saundby Wind Farm
A proposal for wind turbines near Beckingham Marshes to ensure wildlife and reserve management is unharmed.
Sizewell C new nuclear power station, Suffolk
The Sizewell C development has the potential to have a major impact on one of the UK's most wildlife-rich areas.
Spango Wind Farm
We are concerned that Community Windpower Limited is pursuing a wind farm project in an important wildlife site.
Stacain Wind Farm
The application for a 14-turbine windfarm at Stacain was refused by Scottish Ministers in October 2009.
Stornoway Wind Farm
Though we objected to proposals, removing turbines & providing impacts to be verified meant we could drop our objection.
Stornoway Windfarm (2019 Application)
A windfarm, which we objected to due to significant effects on birds of conservation concern, has been granted consent.
Strathy North
Scottish and Southern’s 33-turbine wind farm at Strathy North was consented although RSPB Scotland maintained objection.
Strathy South
We objected to the 39-turbine windfarm and took part in a public inquiry but Scottish Ministers granted consent in 2018.
Strathy Wood
A wind farm likely to have a significant impact on protected birds & habitats has been consented by Scottish Ministers.
The Severn Estuary
The Severn Estuary and its wildlife is under threat from a proposal to build a tidal barrage to generate electricity.
Energy megasites
Strathy Windfarms
These lie near Scotland’s north coast in Flow Country, a vast expanse of peatland habitat of international importance.
The Humber Estuary
We are working to ensure that future development on the Humber complies with international law.