“Caithness has done its bit. They do have a ring of steel. Enough is enough.”

This is a creeping narrative that is winning over an increasing amount of moderates on wind here in Caithness. https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/highlands/2582641/mixed-fortunes-for-highland-wind-farm-plans-while-skye-distillery-gets-go-ahead-for-contentious-development/">https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/h...

Only 21.3% of Scotland& #39;s final energy consumption is from renewable energy and as we decarbonise heat and transport through electrification we need to increase renewable capacity hugely. There& #39;s no way we can meet climate targets without some areas being massive exporters.

Does that mean the current system is good? Absolutely not. There& #39;s a huge amount that needs fixed and rural areas exporting renewables south need a much better deal.

But it& #39;s easier as councillors to oppose developments and win votes than change the system and win votes.