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West Coast Energy submits application for Daviot Wind Farm to Highland Council
January 9, 2012
West Coast Energy is pleased to confirm it has submitted a planning application and environmental statement for a proposed thirteen turbine wind farm at Daviot, near Inverness to planning officials at Highland Council. The total installed capacity of the wind farm would be up to 32.5MW.
West Coast Energy proposes reduction to Devon Wood Wind Farm plans
January 11, 2012
Following ongoing dialogue with Council officials, West Coast Energy has submitted proposals to allow Fife Council to reduce its Devon Wood wind farm application. The moderated proposals would see West Coast Energy reduce its planned wind farm on the southern side of Clatto Hill in Devon Wood from seven turbines to five, with a reduction in height to 115m from 121m.
West Coast Energy response to the Renewables Obligation Banding Review
December 12, 2011
West Coast Energy has acted as developer and consultant to a number of major wind farm projects and has developed over 670MW with a further 700MW either going through planning or with a planning application being prepared.
West Coast Energy submits amended plans for Cairnborrow Wind Farm to Aberdeenshire Council
January 3, 2012
Following extensive consultation with the local community and with planning officials at Aberdeenshire Council, West Coast Energy has formally revised its plans for the proposed wind farm at Cairnborrow. The redesign of its proposed ten turbine wind farm at Cairnborrow would see the removal of Turbine 7 from the scheme, reducing the number of turbines from ten to nine. This is the turbine at the most northerly part of the site on Black Hill, and closest to Ardonald.
Independent chair appointed to Corse Hill Wind Farm community benefit forum
December 14, 2011
West Coast Energy is pleased to announce that David Sawers, former Chief Executive of Angus Council, has been appointed as the Independent Chair for the Corse Hill Wind Farm Community Benefit Forum. Mr Sawers was appointed at the first official Forum meeting held on the 13th of December at Angus College. The meeting was attended by a broad range of community representatives including the Royal Burgh of Arbroath Community Council, Carnoustie Community Council, and other community representatives from the area.
John Griffiths AM officially opens West Coast Group's sustainable office
November 17, 2011
Welsh Assembly Minister for Environment and Sustainable Development, John Griffiths, visited the leading independent renewable energy group in Mold, Flintshire, today to officially open their award-winning eco-building that represents a significant proportion of the firm’s £3m+ investment in the local community over the past three years, and to help the 194 staff and their guests celebrate their first 15 years of success.
Local charity benefits from West Coast Energy’s sustainable crop
January 6, 2012
Erlas Victorian Walled Garden, a local charity which provides specialised training and support for a group of adults with learning and mental health disabilities, has benefitted from funds raised through West Coast Energy's vegetable planters at the company's eco-friendly office.
West Coast Energy selected to sit on panel with Welsh First Minister
November 7, 2011
Paula Jewson, Director and Company Secretary at Mold-based West Coast Energy has been selected to sit on panel on jobs and the economy with Welsh First Minister, Carwyn Jones.
West Coast Energy celebrates 15 successful years
In conjunction with the official opening of Mynydd Awel, West Coast Energy's sustainable head office, the Company also celebrated its 15th birthday.
Corse Hill Community Liaison Forum Moves to Elect Independent Chair
November 8, 2011
West Coast Energy is moving forward with its proposal for a seven turbine wind farm on farmland between Arbroath and Carnoustie and a planning application will shortly be submitted to Angus Council. As part of its community engagement process, the company is keen to form an independent Community Liaison Forum. Following two scoping meetings with community representatives in the last two months, the communities surrounding the proposed site have decided to progress with plans to establish a Community Liaison Forum.
West Coast Energy submits application for Corse Hill Wind Farm to Angus Council
November 16, 2011
West Coast Energy has submitted a planning application and environmental statement for a proposed seven turbine wind farm at Corse Hill, between Arbroath and Carnoustie, to planning officials at Angus Council.
Planning system brokers link between generators of green power and businesses with renewables obligation
November 4, 2011
£18m South Lanarkshire wind farm gets green light A local council has given permission on West Coast Energy's Blantyre Muir project to install a further three 377ft wind turbines on a 323-acre site in Hamilton, South Lanarkshire. This will bring the total number of turbines on the site to six, collectively providing electricity to 5,500 homes.
West Coast Energy and Carnegie College Announce Renewable Energy Scholarship Opportunity
September 7, 2011
West Coast Energy and Carnegie College yesterday announced they have formed a partnership and plan to create a scholarship opportunity for students from the Kennoway, Kettle and Star community council areas. The partnership was officially announced on Tuesday at the Carnegie College’s campus at Fife Energy Park, Methil.
West Coast Energy calls on Government action to unlock Welsh wind farm potential
October 24, 2011
Flintshire-based Independent onshore wind developer West Coast Energy, the name behind over 600 Megawatts of wind energy capacity in the UK, has reaffirmed its commitment to development in Wales, and is seeking dialogue with the Assembly Government to help in the formulation of a longer term policy that will look beyond the 2GW 2020, and support long-term investment decisions and a fairer marketplace.
West Coast Energy announces major partnership with Inverness College UHI and UNiversity of Highlands and Islands
October 21, 2011
A major partnership between West Coast Energy, Inverness College UHI and the University of Highlands and Islands (UHI) has been announced today.
Flintshire – open for business
Models of products from three major Flintshire companies are now on public display in the Main Reception area at County Hall, Mold, including a wind turbine from West Coast Energy.
West Coast Energy and Carnegie College create scholarship opportunity for students
September 8, 2011
West Coast Energy shows the way for communities to own their share in the wind energy boom
August 29, 2011
Leading Welsh onshore wind energy developer West Coast Energy is rounding off a long summer of events and exhibitions throughout Wales by taking a stand at the Low Carbon Expo, where it will explain to communities and landowners how they can work jointly with private sector developers to provide the finance and expertise to deliver mutually beneficial projects as Wales strives to meet its ambitious targets for renewable energy.
Huntly and Glass residents invited to Cairnborrow wind farm drop-in sessions
October 5, 2011
West Coast Energy and Huntly Development Trust are hosting two community drop-in sessions for members of the public to come along to and learn more about the proposed Cairnborrow Wind Farm which includes a community turbine.
Community Development Trusts: Creating the Future
August 26, 2011
West Coast Energy is exhibiting at DTA (Development Trusts Association Scotland) conference and AGM on 4th and 5th September. Richard Fearnall, Development Manager, will there to answer any queries from communities as to how they can benefit from wind energy proposals.
Ground swell of interest in renewable energy among Welsh communities and businesses
July 28, 2011
West Coast, an independent group of companies based in North Wales which is active in a wide range of renewable energy sectors and at all scales, is sponsoring a series of public events in Wales this year to promote renewable energy, advise local communities and businesses about their options, and meet growing demands for information.
West Coast group of companies wins Esri award for exceptional use of geographical information technology
July 13, 2011
The West Coast group of companies today received a Special Achievement in GIS (SAG) Award at the 2011 Esri International User Conference (Esri UC) in San Diego, California.
West Coast Energy shares Corse Hill wind farm plans at exhibition
July 25, 2011
Plans for a £21 million wind farm in Angus have gone on display, and seem to have been well received by community groups. Members of Arbroath Community Council attended the event alongside representatives of a range of other agencies for a first look at mock-ups of what the seven-turbine development could look like.
West Coast Energy - proud sponsor of North Wales Chrysalis Trust's golf day
August 17, 2011
West Coast Energy was a proud sponsor of The North Wales Chrysalis Trust's annual golf day at Mold Golf Club which raised almost £3,000 for the charity.
West Coast Energy involved in topical debate on the energy industry in Wales
July 12, 2011
West Coast Energy Planning and Development Director, Steve Salt appeared on the panel of Insider Wales Energy Forum today where the agenda was to discuss how Wales can maximise its energy potential and become more energy efficient.
STV news interview on wind farm proposal in Angus
June 29, 2011
Planning and Development Director, Stephen Salt, appeared on STV news in relation to the proposed wind farm at Corse Hill, between Arbroath and Carnoustie.
UK has just one wind turbine per100 square kilometres
June 15, 2011
West Coast Energy welcomes the industry study from RenewableUK which outlines that despite the media hype on the congestion of wind farms, the UK is actually lagging behind other European Nations in wind energy.
West Coast Energy continues support of Glenluce community events
July 22, 2011
West Coast Energy, on behalf of Barlockhart Moor Wind Energy, is proud to sponsor Glenluce Sports for a third year.
Is your land FiT for the renewables revolution?
June 10, 2011
West Coast Energy experts on hand at the Royal Highland Show to give free, immediate wind energy feasibility assessments. Royal Highland Show Centre, Ingliston, Edinburgh, EH28 8NB 23-26 June.
West Coast Energy announce Public Exhibitions for Corse Hill Wind Farm
July 5, 2011
Following West Coast Energy’s launch of Corse Hill Wind Farm on the 28th of June, the company has today announced two days of public exhibitions to allow all those in the area a chance to see the proposed plans and speak to members of the West Coast Energy team. The exhibitions will take place on the 19th and 20th of July.
Engaging Discussion on Community Renewables
May 27, 2011
The Empowering Community Renewables session at All Energy 2011 hosted by community renewables liaison organisation frost-free and chaired by Steve Salt of West Coast Energy proved to be an engaging discussion.
Giving Our Support to Wales Sustainability Week 14th - 21st May
May 11, 2011
The West Coast Group of Companies, Headquartered are in North Wales, offers its full support to the aims of Wales Sustainability Week. We are opening our doors on Tuesday 17th May to share our experiences of the build and the benefits we are now reaping. Contact Sally Jones on 01352 705 258 or e-mail sally.jones@westcoastenergy.co.uk to book a place.
West Coast Energy submits application for Cairnborrow wind farm to Aberdeenshire Council
May 18, 2011
West Coast Energy has today submitted a planning application and environmental statement for a proposed ten turbine wind farm at Cairnborrow and Norry Hill to planning officials at Aberdeenshire Council.
Wales' Greenest Building is about to get Greener
October 29, 2010
West Coast Energy applies for planning permission at its award-winning Mynydd Awel premises in Flintshire.
Empowering Community Renewables at All Energy 2011
May 9, 2011
West Coast Energy is hosting an event at All Energy in Aberdeen next week around the subject of community renewables. The event ‘Empowering Community Renewables’ will be held in Room one at the AECC at 3.30pm. Those interested in attending the presentation should register their interest by contacting Sarah Wright, 0131 220 0159, or email sarah.wright@invictapa.co.uk
West Coast Energy hosts town planning President Richard Summers
March 17, 2011
Richard Summers visits wind developer’s sustainable headquarters before the RTPI’s Spring Conference
Wind Energy to be Harnessed at Barlockhart Moor
January 27, 2011
West Coast Energy Limited has welcomed the Scottish Governments Directorate for Planning and Environmental Appeals decision on 26th January 2011 to grant planning permission for its 4 turbine wind farm development near Glenluce in Dumfries and Galloway.
West Coast Energy enters the Polish wind energy market
November 10, 2010
Independent wind developer West Coast Energy has opened its first overseas subsidiary in Poznan, Poland following extensive research into the current provision for onshore wind development across Europe. The company predicts a ‘significant project portfolio’ across a predicted three to five year period.
Independent Chair Appointed to Devon Wood Wind Farm Community Forum
October 20, 2010
Reverend Richard Baxter, minister of St Kenneth’s Parish Church, was appointed as the independent chair for the Devon Wood Wind Farm Community Liaison Forum at Monday’s open meeting at Sandy Brae Community Centre. The meeting was attended by a broad range of community representatives including Kennoway, Cults, Kettle, Star of Markinch and Ceres as well as local MP Lindsay Roy’s office.
West Coast Energy moves to new purpose-built headquarters
October 1, 2009
£2m eco-office reflects company’s sustainable ethos, as local MP visits. West Coast Energy has moved into a new purpose-built headquarters in Mold, Flintshire. As befits a company in the business of making renewable energy a reality, the new headquarters has been designed with the environment very much front of mind, using a number of sustainable methods and materials.
West Coast Energy hires over 50 per cent more women than national industry average
July 27, 2010
Men may dominate the UK energy sector, but leading wind developer West Coast Energy is bucking the trend by employing a workforce with a female ratio that is 52 per cent above the national industry average.
Sun shines on WCE sponsored Gwyl Gobaith Festival of Hope
June 25, 2010
Flintshire in Wales played host to a three-day series of open-air music concerts this weekend, sponsored by leading independent wind energy developer West Coast Energy Limited.
West Coast Group gets gardening and giving away
June 11, 2010
Staff at the West Coast Group of companies are used to working on projects that benefit the environment - it’s just they usually they involve renewable energy and vegetation maintenance rather than gardening gloves. The Mold-based renewable energy developer, West Coast Energy has introduced an onsite vegetable patch, to be tended by a team of staff volunteers. In addition, it has donated heavy-duty work clothing from one of its subsidiaries, West Coast Network Services, to Oxfam.
West Coast Energy’s new scheme for landowners
June 1, 2010
West Coast Energy has announced a new opportunity for landowners who partner with the wind energy developer on small to medium sized wind energy installations. West Coast Energy will offer its project development expertise and financial strength as well as a guaranteed income stream or discounted energy to landowners over a project’s lifespan, in return for rights to erect a wind turbine on their property.
West Coast Energy welcomes new Government’s green policies
June 8, 2010
Policy reform proposals put forward by the new Coalition Government that demonstrate a renewed commitment to the development of a low carbon economy have been welcomed by leading independent wind energy developer West Coast Energy Limited.
West Coast Energy joins forces with Ensign Energy
April 16, 2010
Leading independent wind energy developer West Coast Energy Limited has entered into a joint venture with micro generation energy company Ensign Energy Limited, for the delivery of renewable microgeneration projects throughout the UK from its established bases in England, Wales and Scotland. Strategically, the joint venture allows WCE to diversify into micro generation and provide the capital base for Ensign to expand its activities into a rapidly growing market.
West Coast Energy Qualifies for the All-Wales Local Authority Building Control (LABC) Excellence Awards
April 23, 2010
West Coast Energy has qualified for the All-Wales Local Authority Building Control (LABC) Excellence Awards, after scooping two accolades for its headquarters, ‘Mynydd Awel’. The building was awarded the ‘Best Sustainable Development for Flintshire’ and the ‘Best Sustainable Development for North Wales’.
Steve Salt: faster than a speeding bullet
April 24, 2010
Steve Salt, Planning and Development Director at West Coast Energy finished the London marathon on Sunday the 2nd of March in a swift 4 hrs 11mins and 26secs.
Renewables See Surge in Governmental Support
March 29, 2010
With less than four months into 2010 already several policy amendments, guidelines and financial support mechanisms have come into effect.
Earlsburn North Consented
March 11, 2010
A 9 turbine extension to the current 15 turbine Earlsburn Wind Farm has been consented by Stirling Council.
West Coast New Office Best in North Wales
March 15, 2010
Our new office ‘Mynydd Awel’ won ‘Best Sustainable Development’ for Flintshire and the award for ‘Best Sustainable Development’ for the whole of North Wales at the recent Building Excellence Awards ceremony hosted by Flintshire County Council.
WAG’s ‘Low Carbon Revolution’ is idealistic not realistic, says West Coast Energy
March 31, 2010
The Welsh Assembly Government’s (WAG) new energy policy statement ‘A Low Carbon Revolution’ is more idealistic than realistic, according to leading wind energy developer, West Coast Energy. The Mold-based Company feels that although the proposals are rightly ambitious, a little more pragmatism is required for a realistic viable transition to a low carbon economy for Wales.
West Coast Energy Seeks Landowner Partners for Feed-in Tariff Opportunities
April 1, 2010
West Coast Energy welcomes interest from landowners wanting to take advantage of the new feed-in tariff scheme which starts today.
Wind Energy to be harnessed at Sober Hill Farm
March 16, 2010
Sober Hill Wind Farm Limited, a subsidiary of West Coast Energy Limited has welcomed the decision by the Secretary of State for the Department of Communities and Local Government to grant planning permission for its 6 turbine wind farm development.
IPC Given Green Light to Receive NSIP Applications
March 1, 2010
The Infrastructure Planning Commission (IPC) as of the 1st March has been given the green light to receive applications for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIP) such as Wind Energy Developments for both England and Wales.
WCE Interviewed by Radio Four at Energy Now Expo
Richard Fearnall, Development Manager at West Coast Energy, explained what factors are important to consider when identifying areas for wind energy development to Radio 4's Farming Today at Energy Now Expo.
Feed-in Tariffs will invigorate the wind energy industry
February 1, 2010
Feed-in Tariffs (FITs) have been used throughout the world to good effect and in only a few months time the UKs renewable energy industry will benefit from this mechanism too.
Wind farms: a great option for many Scottish Farmers, but not all
February 9, 2010
Following recent claims predicting every farm will have a wind turbine within five years West Coast Energy calls for farmers interested in wind energy as a diversification option to seek a development partner now or face at best disappointment from feasibility or planning refusal, or at worst spiralling costs.
West Coast Energy welcomes Welsh wind turbine factory
January 29, 2010
By the end of this year West Coast Energy could be neighbours with the UK’s largest wind turbine tower factory.
Renewable UK lays down plans for furthering the renewable revolution
January 27, 2010
West Coast Energy's Planning and Development Director attended the BWEA's Parliamentary Reception where a pre election Manifesto was launched, setting out an ambitious policy agenda to deliver the renewables revolution.
Beauly-Denny line announcement
January 7, 2008
West Coast Energy welcomes the approval of the Beauly to Denny power line.
West Coast Energy Ltd lodges application for 5 turbine wind farm in Northamptonshire
January 19, 2010
West Coast Energy, a leading UK based independent wind farm developer, has applied to East Northamptonshire Council to build its Barnwell Manor Wind Farm. The 5 turbine wind farm would be located around 8km west of Oundle, near the villages of Sudborough and Brigstock and would have a capacity of up to 12.5MW.
From small beginnings...
January 6, 2010
An article in the Daily Express highlights how West Coast Energy has grown from a small family business to the success it is today.
West Coast Energy announces plans for Standingfauld Wind Farm
December 17, 2009
Plans for a wind farm at Standingfauld Farm, between Auchterarder and Muthill in Scotland, have today been submitted to Perth and Kinross Council by West Coast Energy.
West Coast Energy succeeds in gaining planning permission for first wind farm in Derbyshire
September 29, 2008
West Coast Energy has been successful in obtaining planning permission for Carsington Pastures Wind Farm, near Wirksworth, Derbyshire. This is the first wind farm to be granted planning permission in Derbyshire, following a planning inquiry in July
Eneco Wind Acquires Tullo Wind Farm from West Coast Energy
November 11, 2008
Eneco Wind BV has acquired Tullo Wind Farm Ltd from West Coast Energy Ltd.
Enterprising Scotland Focuses on West Coast Energy
February 9, 2009
Read Katy Shields' interview with Gerry Jewson in the Spring 2009 edition of Enterprising Scotland...
