Recent News
March 6th 2009
Gales set wind power record for Spain (From: www.guardian.co.uk)
Fierce winds push north-west Spain's wind farms to provide 40% of the country's electrical power
Fierce winds push north-west Spain's wind farms to provide 40% of the country's electrical power
ciaran@21.06.2009 06:07 | Comments (1)
27th February 2009
France: Wind power is fastest growing power technology (From: The Danish Wind Industry Association)
The St Aubin wind farm in the Meuse department of northern France is a symbol of what renewable energy can contribute to one of Europe's largest economies......
The St Aubin wind farm in the Meuse department of northern France is a symbol of what renewable energy can contribute to one of Europe's largest economies......
ciaran@21.06.2009 06:07 | Comments (0)
3rd February 2009
Wind power becomes Europe's fastest growing energy source (From: Guardian)
Europe installs 20 wind turbines a day and 10 EU states reach wind power capacity of more than 1GW.......
Europe installs 20 wind turbines a day and 10 EU states reach wind power capacity of more than 1GW.......
ciaran@21.06.2009 06:06 | Comments (0)
17th June 2009
Stormy reception for school's wind turbine dream (From: Essex Echo)
A HEADTEACHER has moved to allay residents? fears over plans for a 49ft wind turbine in the playground of her school in Westcliff.
Westborough Primary School wants to harness wind power to cut its electricity bill, but neighbours have voiced fears over noise......
A HEADTEACHER has moved to allay residents? fears over plans for a 49ft wind turbine in the playground of her school in Westcliff. Westborough Primary School wants to harness wind power to cut its electricity bill, but neighbours have voiced fears over noise......
ciaran@21.06.2009 06:03 | Comments (0)
18th June 2009
'Wind can power up entire nation' (From: China Daily)
China's potential wind power resources alone are sufficient to meet its entire electricity demand, the country's top wind power research institute has said.
China's potential wind power resources alone are sufficient to meet its entire electricity demand, the country's top wind power research institute has said.
ciaran@21.06.2009 06:02 | Comments (0)
18th June 2009
Baltic countries to join EU internal power market (From: European Wind Energy Association (EWEA))
Yesterday, the Memorandum of Understanding of the Baltic Energy Market Interconnection Plan (BEMIP) was signed by the relevant Heads of State and the European Commission. This is a timely step underpinning the integration of large quantities of wind power in Europe, believes the European Wind Energy Association (EWEA). The BEMIP is a step towards a future pan-European electricity grid in the Baltic region, and extends the successful Nordic electricity market rules to the three Baltic States.
Yesterday, the Memorandum of Understanding of the Baltic Energy Market Interconnection Plan (BEMIP) was signed by the relevant Heads of State and the European Commission. This is a timely step underpinning the integration of large quantities of wind power in Europe, believes the European Wind Energy Association (EWEA). The BEMIP is a step towards a future pan-European electricity grid in the Baltic region, and extends the successful Nordic electricity market rules to the three Baltic States.
ciaran@21.06.2009 06:02 | Comments (0)
18th June 2009
More offshore wind power coming to the U.K (From: Energy Current)
A second phase of the London Array will bring its capacity to 1 GW. When complete, the London Array will be the world's largest offshore wind farm. The consortium expects to begin offshore work in 2011 and have the first phase of the project generating electricity by 2012.
A second phase of the London Array will bring its capacity to 1 GW. When complete, the London Array will be the world's largest offshore wind farm. The consortium expects to begin offshore work in 2011 and have the first phase of the project generating electricity by 2012.
ciaran@21.06.2009 06:00 | Comments (0)
Wind Farm winners and losers - the map of Scotland
Where the wind farm war is waged (From: BBC)
The current scoreline is rejections 18, approvals 14 - with three matches still to be decided.
The current scoreline is rejections 18, approvals 14 - with three matches still to be decided.
james@13.03.2009 01:37 | Comments (1)
Making laws flexible for wind power
Washington can be green and still protect electricity ratepayers (From: Seattle Times)
The purpose of Washington state's renewable energy portfolio standard, enacted in 2006 by voter Initiative 937, is to encourage renewable energy use in our state and actively reduce greenhouse emissions, notes Senate Majority Leader Lisa Brown, D-Spokane. She argues the law can be made more flexible to account for its impact on ratepayers while remaining committed to environmental goals
The purpose of Washington state's renewable energy portfolio standard, enacted in 2006 by voter Initiative 937, is to encourage renewable energy use in our state and actively reduce greenhouse emissions, notes Senate Majority Leader Lisa Brown, D-Spokane. She argues the law can be made more flexible to account for its impact on ratepayers while remaining committed to environmental goals
daisy@09.03.2009 01:57 | Comments (1)
No bluster over these figures
Gales set wind power record for Spain (From: The Guardian)
Spain set a new record for wind power generation yesterday as gales blew across the country, with more than 40% of the country's energy needs being covered by wind turbines at one stage.
Spain set a new record for wind power generation yesterday as gales blew across the country, with more than 40% of the country's energy needs being covered by wind turbines at one stage.
daisy@09.03.2009 01:51 | Comments (1)
Quick and easy guide to wind power from the BBC
Climate Change - from the BBC Weather Centre (From: BBC Weather)
The UK's position in the world makes it one of the best locations for using renewable energy ? we certainly get wind and occasionally some sun! In fact, in Europe, we get the most suitable weather for renewable energy systems to work.
The UK's position in the world makes it one of the best locations for using renewable energy ? we certainly get wind and occasionally some sun! In fact, in Europe, we get the most suitable weather for renewable energy systems to work.
ciaran@04.03.2009 06:56 | Comments (0)
Even Skiers Are Discovering WInd Power
Wind power helps ski resort during recession (From: CNN)
Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort in Massachusetts gets a wind turbine and saves a fortune in costs.
Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort in Massachusetts gets a wind turbine and saves a fortune in costs.
james@27.02.2009 13:25 | Comments (1)
Deep Water Floating Wind Farms Being Tested on Portugal
Floating wind turbines to be tested off Portugese coast (From: BusinessGreen.com)
US-based wind turbine developer Principle Power and Portugal's Energias de Portugal (EDP) have agreed to team up on a project to develop a deep-water offshore wind farm off the coast of Portugal using floating wind turbines.
- If successful, this could put a whole new meaning on the idea of getting energy from the sea!!!
US-based wind turbine developer Principle Power and Portugal's Energias de Portugal (EDP) have agreed to team up on a project to develop a deep-water offshore wind farm off the coast of Portugal using floating wind turbines. - If successful, this could put a whole new meaning on the idea of getting energy from the sea!!!
james@25.02.2009 07:18 | Comments (2)
Patients get Energy from fresh air!
Local hospitals join to buy wind power (From: Philadelphia Inquirer)
Really nice story of how local hospitals worked together to control their energy prices for the next ten years and encourage renewable energy.
Really nice story of how local hospitals worked together to control their energy prices for the next ten years and encourage renewable energy.
james@25.02.2009 05:36 | Comments (0)
Massive New Wind Projects announced in Australia
AGL to Approve A$1.1 Billion Gas, Wind Power Projects (From: Bloomberg)
"AGL Energy Ltd., Australia?s biggest power and gas retailer, expects to approve about A$1.1 billion ($716 million) of wind- and gas-fired generation this year for construction as it boosts investments in cleaner electricity."
"AGL Energy Ltd., Australia?s biggest power and gas retailer, expects to approve about A$1.1 billion ($716 million) of wind- and gas-fired generation this year for construction as it boosts investments in cleaner electricity."
james@25.02.2009 05:30 | Comments (0)