Air Traffic Control Body Opposes Plans to Revamp Historic Scottish Wind Farm

Air traffic control body opposes plans to revamp historic Scottish wind farm

The body responsible for managing the UK’s airspace has raised objections to proposals for repowering one of Scotland’s oldest wind farms, citing potential interference with radar systems. As reported by BBC, NATS, the National Air Traffic Services, said the planned redevelopment of Hare Hill Wind Farm – which lies on the border between Dumfries and Galloway and East Ayrshire – could have an “unacceptable” impact on radar operations vital to Pre…

Air traffic control concerns over plans for 200m tall wind turbines

The body responsible for managing the UK’s airspace has objected to plans to repower one of Scotland’s oldest wind farms. NATS (National Air Traffic Services) said the proposals at Hare Hill – which straddles the border between Dumfries and Galloway and East Ayrshire – would have an impact on radar which was “unacceptable” to air traffic control at Prestwick. There are currently 55 turbines on the site but Scottish Power Renewables wants to deco…