POLL: Should there be a ban on new onshore windfarms in Shetland?
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The prospect of more turbines in Shetland provoked criticism on social media this week.
Although Statkraft has proposed to reduce the number of turbines in its Mossy Hill development, many people commenting said there were already too many turbines – and no more were needed.
Shetland already has the Viking Energy, Burradale and Garth windfarms and there are at least three more with planning permission.
Is there scope for more turbines? Or do you feel Shetland has reached its limit?
Take part in our poll to let us know.
Avalina Kreska
I’m sure I’m not alone in thinking: what does it benefit the people living on the Shetland Islands? Do the newly erected wind
turbines lessen our reliance on the expensive electricity provided? Not according my latest electricity bill. So what’s the point in partaking in a poll that provides the Shetland residents with just a yes or no answer? Please credit Shetland residents with more brains than just ‘take the red pill or the blue pill… ‘ We need clear and honest evidence either way of the lasting impact when living ‘on the edge’ of society. Do you want people to vacate the islands?