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Proposed Flight Path Changes

23/8/2016

There's currently a consultation underway to review the flight paths serving Edinburgh Airport.

There appears to be several proposed changes at least three look like they'll have a direct and signifcant impact on our community.

You can find out more about the consultation, proposals and voice your views on the dedicated website http://www.letsgofurther.com

We understand from Cllr George Kay that there are a number of consultation meetings planned - we'll keep updated as we find out more. Please add any comments below in the meantime.

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Proposed Energy Storage Facility in Auchtertool

23/8/2016

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We've received an updated from AES regarding proposals for an energy storage facility in Auchtertool.

Based on our understanding from the meeting:

They plan to build a 61m x 43m x15m ‘farm building’ containing nodes of batteries.
The batteries will take a charge from excess grid capacity and store it.
During times of peak demand or reduced capacity the batteries will create capacity to fill the gap.
The plant will be built by March 2018 if they get the go ahead.
Once constructed, the plant will operate quietly in the background with no traffic footprint.
Noise from AC units used to maintain battery node temps is reported as very low.
There is 50mw of capacity left in the Glenniston Sub Station. They want to use this remaining capacity in their plant. If they do not get the go-ahead it may open up this spare 50mw of capacity for use in other renewables.

Approximate proposed locations are marked on the attached map.

We've only had a brief discussion with AES but they will be completing a door drop soon inviting residents to attend an information session at 3:30pm on 12/9. We'll keep you updated on details as they become available.

If you have any comments in the meantime please add them below.

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