Latest news with #RES
Powys County Times
26-05-2025
- Business
- Powys County Times
Windfarm developer RES says plans in Wales remain on track
Renewable energy company RES has rejected rumours that it was planning to pull out of projects in Wales. RES says proposals for projects at Llangurig and Llanbrynmair are going ahead and that it 'continues to have an active interest' in the area. In January 2025 the renewable energy company put in an application to build a new wind farm park near Llangurig which would be one of the largest in the county. The proposed Lluest Dolgwiail Wind Farm would see 35 turbines at the site, each 230m tall, adding that the plans submitted to the Welsh Government are still at an early stage and that the company will be looking consult the public going forward. Another proposal for a wind farm at Llanbrynmair, a re-design from an earlier proposal of 30 wind turbines which was approved by the then Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) in 2021, with RES adding that both proposals remain in the 'early stage'. A spokesperson for the renewable energy company said: 'RES continues to have active interest in development opportunities in Wales and last month had its application for the proposed 13-turbine Mynydd Maen Wind Farm, located between Caerphilly and Torfaen, validated by Planning and Environment Decisions Wales (PEDW). 'A project, which if consented, is estimated to deliver £26.3m into the Welsh economy and would generate enough clean, low-cost renewable energy for approximately 55,000 homes. 'RES remains at an early stage of the design of Lluest Dolgwiail Wind Farm and the re-design of the previously consented Llanbrynmair Wind Farm proposals. We value everyone's time and always aim to present the best proposals to engage with stakeholders and local communities. We will keep the community up to date on both projects.
Belfast Telegraph
22-05-2025
- Business
- Belfast Telegraph
New £100m wind farm ‘could power 80,000 homes' in Northern Ireland
RES wants to build the development, which could include 11 three-bladed wind turbines, as part of its Mullaghclogher development, some 4km from Plumbridge. The firm behind it says some 290 jobs could be created – direct, indirect and induced – with the development of the wind farm, contributing around £20m to the Northern Ireland economy in GVA. The developer says some £35m of the investment would be within the Northern Ireland economy, while total capital spend could be more than £100m. 'If consented, Mullaghclogher could deliver significant economic benefit to the local area and the wider Northern Irish economy,' documents say. 'Some £35m is estimated to be injected into the Northern Irish economy through the construction phase as well as create or sustain 290 direct, indirect and induced job years of employment in Northern Ireland.' The turbines would be up to 180m in height, while the plans also include a control building and substation compound, and battery energy storage. 'During construction and commissioning there would be a number of temporary works including a construction compound with car parking; temporary parts of crane hardstandings; welfare facilities. The purpose of the development is for the generation of electricity.' RES says it has developed 26 onshore wind farms in Northern Ireland totalling in excess of 400MW, and operating over 134MW of wind capacity across Northern Ireland including the Craiggore and Evishagaran Wind Farms in Derry, constructed in 2022, and Murley Mountain Wind Farm in Co Tyrone, in 2023. 'The proposed wind farm could provide electricity equivalent to the needs of over 80,000 homes each year, or almost 10% of the total current housing stock across Northern Ireland,' the developer says. 'Additionally, the proposed wind farm could reduce CO2 emissions by 118,000 tonnes each year.'
AU Financial Review
15-05-2025
- Politics
- AU Financial Review
Millionaires using super for tax avoidance: Swan
Social media platform X is back in court sparring with the eSafety Commissioner over keeping Australians safe online. The latest challenge was filed with the Federal Court on Wednesday. 'eSafety is aware X has filed a judicial review in the Federal Court as to whether eSafety's Relevant Electronic Services (RES) standard should apply to its X platform,' a spokesperson for the regulator said on Thursday. 'The RES standard requires online platforms to take meaningful action to tackle the worst of the worst online content, including child exploitation and abuse material. 'eSafety is prioritising its efforts on ensuring all platforms and services meet their obligations under the Online Safety Act to address high-impact and harmful content to keep Australians safe online.' The agency said it was assessing the latest court documents filed by X Corp and would consider its next steps. It is not the first time controversial billionaire Elon Musk, who owns X Corp, has been involved in a legal tit-for-tat with Australian authorities. The online safety regulator issued a financial penalty of $610,500 to X in February 2023, alleging the social network failed to adequately respond to questions about how it tackled harmful content on its platform, including child sexual abuse material. X Corp appealed, in ongoing court proceedings, arguing it did not exist when the commissioner issued a transparency notice to Twitter regarding child sexual abuse material. In April 2024, the commissioner issued an edict to X, formerly known as Twitter, to remove graphic content after clips of Sydney Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel being stabbed remained on the platform. During the months-long saga, Musk accused the Australian government of suppressing free speech. He called the Australian government 'fascists' over attempts to tackle deliberate lies spread on social media. Several politicians hit back, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese labelling Musk an 'arrogant billionaire'. The safety commissioner later discontinued the Federal Court proceedings.
The Advertiser
15-05-2025
- Politics
- The Advertiser
Musk takes on eSafety tsar in court over content duty
Social media platform X is back in court sparring with the eSafety Commissioner over keeping Australians safe online. The latest challenge was filed with the Federal Court on Wednesday. "eSafety is aware X has filed a judicial review in the Federal Court as to whether eSafety's Relevant Electronic Services (RES) standard should apply to its X platform," a spokesperson for the regulator said on Thursday. "The RES standard requires online platforms to take meaningful action to tackle the worst of the worst online content, including child exploitation and abuse material. "eSafety is prioritising its efforts on ensuring all platforms and services meet their obligations under the Online Safety Act to address high-impact and harmful content to keep Australians safe online." It is not the first time controversial billionaire Elon Musk, who owns X Corp, has been involved in a legal tit-for-tat with Australian authorities. The online safety regulator issued a financial penalty of $610,500 to X in February 2023, alleging the social network failed to adequately respond to questions about how it tackled harmful content on its platform, including child sexual abuse material. X Corp appealed, in ongoing court proceedings, arguing it did not exist when the commissioner issued a transparency notice to Twitter regarding child sexual abuse material. In April 2024, the commissioner issued an edict to X, formerly known as Twitter, to remove graphic content after clips of Sydney Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel being stabbed remained on the platform. During the months-long saga, Mr Musk accused the Australian government of suppressing free speech. He called the Australian government "fascists" over attempts to tackle deliberate lies spread on social media. Several politicians hit back, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese labelling Mr Musk an "arrogant billionaire". The safety commissioner later discontinued the Federal Court proceedings. The agency said it was assessing the latest court documents filed by X Corp and would consider its next steps. Social media platform X is back in court sparring with the eSafety Commissioner over keeping Australians safe online. The latest challenge was filed with the Federal Court on Wednesday. "eSafety is aware X has filed a judicial review in the Federal Court as to whether eSafety's Relevant Electronic Services (RES) standard should apply to its X platform," a spokesperson for the regulator said on Thursday. "The RES standard requires online platforms to take meaningful action to tackle the worst of the worst online content, including child exploitation and abuse material. "eSafety is prioritising its efforts on ensuring all platforms and services meet their obligations under the Online Safety Act to address high-impact and harmful content to keep Australians safe online." It is not the first time controversial billionaire Elon Musk, who owns X Corp, has been involved in a legal tit-for-tat with Australian authorities. The online safety regulator issued a financial penalty of $610,500 to X in February 2023, alleging the social network failed to adequately respond to questions about how it tackled harmful content on its platform, including child sexual abuse material. X Corp appealed, in ongoing court proceedings, arguing it did not exist when the commissioner issued a transparency notice to Twitter regarding child sexual abuse material. In April 2024, the commissioner issued an edict to X, formerly known as Twitter, to remove graphic content after clips of Sydney Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel being stabbed remained on the platform. During the months-long saga, Mr Musk accused the Australian government of suppressing free speech. He called the Australian government "fascists" over attempts to tackle deliberate lies spread on social media. Several politicians hit back, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese labelling Mr Musk an "arrogant billionaire". The safety commissioner later discontinued the Federal Court proceedings. The agency said it was assessing the latest court documents filed by X Corp and would consider its next steps. Social media platform X is back in court sparring with the eSafety Commissioner over keeping Australians safe online. The latest challenge was filed with the Federal Court on Wednesday. "eSafety is aware X has filed a judicial review in the Federal Court as to whether eSafety's Relevant Electronic Services (RES) standard should apply to its X platform," a spokesperson for the regulator said on Thursday. "The RES standard requires online platforms to take meaningful action to tackle the worst of the worst online content, including child exploitation and abuse material. "eSafety is prioritising its efforts on ensuring all platforms and services meet their obligations under the Online Safety Act to address high-impact and harmful content to keep Australians safe online." It is not the first time controversial billionaire Elon Musk, who owns X Corp, has been involved in a legal tit-for-tat with Australian authorities. The online safety regulator issued a financial penalty of $610,500 to X in February 2023, alleging the social network failed to adequately respond to questions about how it tackled harmful content on its platform, including child sexual abuse material. X Corp appealed, in ongoing court proceedings, arguing it did not exist when the commissioner issued a transparency notice to Twitter regarding child sexual abuse material. In April 2024, the commissioner issued an edict to X, formerly known as Twitter, to remove graphic content after clips of Sydney Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel being stabbed remained on the platform. During the months-long saga, Mr Musk accused the Australian government of suppressing free speech. He called the Australian government "fascists" over attempts to tackle deliberate lies spread on social media. Several politicians hit back, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese labelling Mr Musk an "arrogant billionaire". The safety commissioner later discontinued the Federal Court proceedings. The agency said it was assessing the latest court documents filed by X Corp and would consider its next steps. Social media platform X is back in court sparring with the eSafety Commissioner over keeping Australians safe online. The latest challenge was filed with the Federal Court on Wednesday. "eSafety is aware X has filed a judicial review in the Federal Court as to whether eSafety's Relevant Electronic Services (RES) standard should apply to its X platform," a spokesperson for the regulator said on Thursday. "The RES standard requires online platforms to take meaningful action to tackle the worst of the worst online content, including child exploitation and abuse material. "eSafety is prioritising its efforts on ensuring all platforms and services meet their obligations under the Online Safety Act to address high-impact and harmful content to keep Australians safe online." It is not the first time controversial billionaire Elon Musk, who owns X Corp, has been involved in a legal tit-for-tat with Australian authorities. The online safety regulator issued a financial penalty of $610,500 to X in February 2023, alleging the social network failed to adequately respond to questions about how it tackled harmful content on its platform, including child sexual abuse material. X Corp appealed, in ongoing court proceedings, arguing it did not exist when the commissioner issued a transparency notice to Twitter regarding child sexual abuse material. In April 2024, the commissioner issued an edict to X, formerly known as Twitter, to remove graphic content after clips of Sydney Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel being stabbed remained on the platform. During the months-long saga, Mr Musk accused the Australian government of suppressing free speech. He called the Australian government "fascists" over attempts to tackle deliberate lies spread on social media. Several politicians hit back, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese labelling Mr Musk an "arrogant billionaire". The safety commissioner later discontinued the Federal Court proceedings. The agency said it was assessing the latest court documents filed by X Corp and would consider its next steps.
West Australian
15-05-2025
- Politics
- West Australian
Musk takes on eSafety tsar in court over content duty
Social media platform X is back in court sparring with the eSafety Commissioner over keeping Australians safe online. The latest challenge was filed with the Federal Court on Wednesday. "eSafety is aware X has filed a judicial review in the Federal Court as to whether eSafety's Relevant Electronic Services (RES) standard should apply to its X platform," a spokesperson for the regulator said on Thursday. "The RES standard requires online platforms to take meaningful action to tackle the worst of the worst online content, including child exploitation and abuse material. "eSafety is prioritising its efforts on ensuring all platforms and services meet their obligations under the Online Safety Act to address high-impact and harmful content to keep Australians safe online." It is not the first time controversial billionaire Elon Musk, who owns X Corp, has been involved in a legal tit-for-tat with Australian authorities. The online safety regulator issued a financial penalty of $610,500 to X in February 2023, alleging the social network failed to adequately respond to questions about how it tackled harmful content on its platform, including child sexual abuse material. X Corp appealed, in ongoing court proceedings, arguing it did not exist when the commissioner issued a transparency notice to Twitter regarding child sexual abuse material. In April 2024, the commissioner issued an edict to X, formerly known as Twitter, to remove graphic content after clips of Sydney Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel being stabbed remained on the platform. During the months-long saga, Mr Musk accused the Australian government of suppressing free speech. He called the Australian government "fascists" over attempts to tackle deliberate lies spread on social media. Several politicians hit back, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese labelling Mr Musk an "arrogant billionaire". The safety commissioner later discontinued the Federal Court proceedings. The agency said it was assessing the latest court documents filed by X Corp and would consider its next steps.
