Other Useful Websites
An in depth report of the Lewis Wind Power application to the Scottish Executive.
The UK Government Department of Trade and Industry. Information is given on Government policies, planning, business and investment relating to renewable energy.
The British Wind Energy Association is the trade and professional body for the UK wind industry. It is the largest renewable energy trade association in the UK, promoting both onshore and offshore wind power. Detailed information is given on BWEA membership, events, media and a list of operational, consented and wind farms in planning.
The Danish Wind Industry Association is a non-profit association promoting wind energy in Denmark and abroad. It is a member of the European Wind Energy Association. Information is given on policies, membership, research and news.
The European Wind Energy Association is the voice of the wind industry promoting wind power in Europe and worldwide. Publications, media, membership, events and projects information can be found here.
The New and Renewable Energy Centre is one of the five centres of excellence set up as One NorthEast as part of the strategy for success programme. Working between industry and academia it leads and facilitates the development of new technologies.
A website set up by Friends of the Earth, Greenpeace and WWF, providing information and resources for the public to support wind farm proposals locally. Detailed information is given on wind energy and how to make your voice heard.
This website is set up as a voice to the silent majority who support wind energy. Campaign news is given along with a 'sign up to support wind energy form', myths and facts and 'how to write to your MP'.
Natural England has specialists and support staff that are experts in rural issues. Information is given on the role of Natural England in renewable energy developments.
The Executive is responsible for promoting renewable energy and energy efficiency in Scotland, as well as other areas of energy policy such as processing applications to build power stations, for overhead line and major gas pipeline consents. Follow this link to the executives renewable energy website.
The Sustainable Development Commission is the Government's independent advisory body on sustainable development. The website contains details of how to get involved and has a range of resources relating to wind energy.