Links
These links should get you started on your way in researching the pros and cons of renewable energy. We've grouped them into general pages, sites that are against renewables, and sites that are in favour of them.
General Links
BBC News - Biofuels: Quick Guide
A great introduction to the arguments about biofuels.
A great introduction to the arguments about biofuels.
DirectGov: Climate Change
An overview of climate change issues: causes, effects, and what you can do to help.
An overview of climate change issues: causes, effects, and what you can do to help.
Scottish Natural Heritage
SNH's website outlines their thoughts on renewable energy and its impact on the Scottish countryside.
SNH's website outlines their thoughts on renewable energy and its impact on the Scottish countryside.
Met Office
The government's weather website offers facts and figures on climate change.
The government's weather website offers facts and figures on climate change.
The Office of Gas and Electricity Markets
The energy regulator's website explains what they are doing to promote sustainable energy.
The energy regulator's website explains what they are doing to promote sustainable energy.
Caithness Windfarms information
Provides links to articles about the windfarm debate in Caithness.
Provides links to articles about the windfarm debate in Caithness.
Association of Electricity Producers
Statistics about electricity use in the UK.
Statistics about electricity use in the UK.
Department for Business Enterprise
Provides general information on the renewable energy business in the UK.
Provides general information on the renewable energy business in the UK.
Against
Skye Windfarm Action Group
Skye campaigners against wind farm development on their island.
Skye campaigners against wind farm development on their island.
RSPB - Windfarms
Explains the RSPB's views on windfarms.
Explains the RSPB's views on windfarms.
The Times
An Experiment that Hints we are Wrong on Climate ChangeThe former editor of New Scientist magazine puts forward a different reason for climate change.
An Experiment that Hints we are Wrong on Climate ChangeThe former editor of New Scientist magazine puts forward a different reason for climate change.
Views of Scotland
Website of a major Scottish anti-windfarm campaign.
Website of a major Scottish anti-windfarm campaign.
Country Guardian
UK-wide campaign against windfarms, with up-to-date news and opinions.
UK-wide campaign against windfarms, with up-to-date news and opinions.
Fairwind
A local campaign in Ardnamurchan, Morvern and Mull against a major windfarm being sited there.
A local campaign in Ardnamurchan, Morvern and Mull against a major windfarm being sited there.
Moorland Without Turbines (Lewis)
Lewis residents putting the case against windfarms on the island.
Lewis residents putting the case against windfarms on the island.
The Times - Windfarms 'a threat to national security'
Newspaper article reporting how windfarms can affect Britain's radar defence system.
Newspaper article reporting how windfarms can affect Britain's radar defence system.
RSPB - Biofuels
Find out why this national bird charity is against biofuels.
Find out why this national bird charity is against biofuels.
BBC News - Biofuels a "crime against humanity"
In this news report, a UN expert comes out strongly against biofuels.
In this news report, a UN expert comes out strongly against biofuels.
Biofuel Watch
A group campaigning against biofuels. Lots of information on the arguments against this form of energy.
A group campaigning against biofuels. Lots of information on the arguments against this form of energy.
British Nuclear Fuels
The UK's main nuclear energy company.
The UK's main nuclear energy company.
National Trust for Scotland
News article that sets out the NTS's balanced view on renewables.
News article that sets out the NTS's balanced view on renewables.
For
HI-Energy
HI-Energy's website is a wealth of knowledge about renewable energy in the Highlands and Islands.
HI-Energy's website is a wealth of knowledge about renewable energy in the Highlands and Islands.
European Marine Energy Centre
Interactive and info-packed site about tidal power in Orkney.
Interactive and info-packed site about tidal power in Orkney.
Yes2Wind
A campaign pushing for more windfarms, with the latest news, features on wind energy and a debunked myths section.
A campaign pushing for more windfarms, with the latest news, features on wind energy and a debunked myths section.
Scottish Renewables Forum
The Scottish Renewables website contains a wealth of information on the major types of renewable energy.
The Scottish Renewables website contains a wealth of information on the major types of renewable energy.
Friends of the Earth Scotland
Information from Friends of the Earth, who are campaigning in favour of renewable energy.
Information from Friends of the Earth, who are campaigning in favour of renewable energy.
National Energy Foundation
Energy myths, a carbon calculator, plus plenty of advice on saving energy for individuals and businesses.
Energy myths, a carbon calculator, plus plenty of advice on saving energy for individuals and businesses.
Orkney Renewable Energy Forum
Local information on the latest renewable energy developments in Orkney.
Local information on the latest renewable energy developments in Orkney.
Shetland Renewable Energy Forum
What's new with renewable energy developments in Shetland.
What's new with renewable energy developments in Shetland.
npower Renewables
A national energy company who are actively developing renewable sources.
A national energy company who are actively developing renewable sources.
BWEA - Marine Resources
A good introduction to harnessing wave and tidal energy.
A good introduction to harnessing wave and tidal energy.
Energy Saving Trust
Loads of information on what you can do to save energy.
Loads of information on what you can do to save energy.
Sustainable Development Commission
Advice on sustainable energy, including articles about Scotland's progress to date.
Advice on sustainable energy, including articles about Scotland's progress to date.
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Describes what action the government is taking on renewable fuels such as biomass and geothermal energy.
Describes what action the government is taking on renewable fuels such as biomass and geothermal energy.
Western Isles Alternative & Renewable Energy Partnership
Renewable energy news from the Western Isles, and how the community is getting involved.
Renewable energy news from the Western Isles, and how the community is getting involved.
Highlands & Islands Enterprise - Geothermal Energy
A quick guide to geothermal energy in the Highlands and Islands.
A quick guide to geothermal energy in the Highlands and Islands.
Renewable Energy Foundation - Tidal Power
Information on harnessing the power of tides to generate energy.
Information on harnessing the power of tides to generate energy.
Solar Power Scotland
A Scottish energy company offering information on solar power.
A Scottish energy company offering information on solar power.
The Carbon Trust
The Carbon Trust aims to reduce the UK's carbon footprint by helping businesses to become more energy efficient.
The Carbon Trust aims to reduce the UK's carbon footprint by helping businesses to become more energy efficient.
BBC - Geothermal Energy information
How geothermal power works, its benefits and future.
How geothermal power works, its benefits and future.
Scottish Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Association
Promotes alternative hyrdrogen and fuel cell energy sources.
Promotes alternative hyrdrogen and fuel cell energy sources.
Highlands & Islands Community Energy Company
Links to information on renewable energy development in the Highlands.
Links to information on renewable energy development in the Highlands.
PURE (Promoting Unst Renewable Energy)
Information about hydrogen energy development on Unst, the most northerly isle in Shetland.
Information about hydrogen energy development on Unst, the most northerly isle in Shetland.
