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His sights are set on lots of wind energy and lots of jobs. Later this year, the Interior Department intends to begin selling leases for a new wind energy area between the Jersey coast and Long Island. The project is called Ocean Wind. A 2020 study by the Wood Mackenzie research firm predicted that constructing wind turbines in the bight could support approximately 32,000 jobs over the next decade. Biden pushes to expand offshore wind energy. MORE
As we've been discussing , in less than three weeks, certain tax incentives that encourage growth in the clean energy sector, resulting in thousands of jobs and improved public health conditions, are set to expire. Along with acting quickly to renew these investments for a cleaner energy economy, Congress must also act to incentivize offshore wind energy development if it has America's best interests in mind. Energy Solutions Health Politics MORE
WIND TO POWER UP A FURTHER 2.5 MILLION HOMES ONCE AVIATION ISSUES RESOLVED BWEA , the UK ’s leading renewable energy association, announced today a major development in overcoming aviation objections to wind farm developments. Currently, 4700 Megawatts worth of renewable wind energy projects are held up in the planning system due to military and civil aviation concerns. MORE
Virgin wilderness on Turkey’s western coast is threatened by the construction of new wind energy transmission infrastructure being built by the Turkish Electricity Transmission Company. The lines will connect new wind energy projects in Çe?me The twist: this organic farmer is also the manager of one of Turkey’s first wind energy project developers. Protection of the environment is essential for wind farming activities. MORE
Learn how vertical wind systems can help improve our wind energy capacity. The post How Vertical Wind Systems can Help Overcome Wind Energy Challenges appeared first on Green Living Ideas. Sponsored Posts off grid renewable energy turbines vertical wind systems Wind Energy wind power MORE
Located inside the Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve in the municipality of Tulum in the Mexican state of Quintana Roo, Casa Bautista is a private oasis hidden in the coastal rainforest and completely powered by solar and wind energy. MORE
RenewableUK, the trade association representing the wind, wave and tidal energy industries, has strongly criticised the report "Renewable Energy: Vision or Mirage", published on 12th December by the Adam Smith Institute and Scientific Alliance. The report fails to recognise the hugely significant role that wind energy already plays in generating clean electricity in the UK. MORE
New data from the European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) shows that wind energy installations outperformed both coal and gas last year in the European Union. Across the 28 EU member states, the wind industry built a total of 11,791 MW to the European grid. The wind energy capacity increased by 3.8 Wind power now cover 10 percent of the EU’s electricity consumption, up from 8% the year before. MORE
Determined to stay its unpopular nuclear course , Iran is now turning to wind power and other renewable energy sources to blow past sanctions. Last year Karin reported that the current regime plans to produce 5,000 MW of solar energy by 2015 , and in May this year, President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad put aside an additional $620 million to grow the country’s nascent renewable energy program. Mega wind potential. MORE
With more than a third of the major wind-energy projects in Massachusetts stalled by lawsuits or permit appeals, the Patrick administration has proposed a landmark bill that would streamline the state’s appeals process and make it possible to win approval of such projects much more quickly. Massachusetts now generates less than 1 percent of the nation’s wind energy, about 9 megawatts, enough to power only about 2,700 homes. MORE
BWEA announces list of projects to open for annual celebration by Michael Smith (Veshengro) BWEA, UK ’s leading renewable energy association, has released the list of wind farms opening for the UK’s Wind Week 2009. The Scottish Renewables Forum, which is running a parallel Scottish Renewables Festival, has also announced a further list of renewable energy projects which will be open to visitors in Scotland. MORE
Blowing in the Wind: America’s Struggle to Hold On To Wind Energy. The American wind energy industry is hanging on, but only by a thread. Competing with everything from powerful global oil companies to wealthy coastline communities to constant political wrangling, the future of American wind energy is teetering. Why is it so difficult to embrace free flowing energy without so many obstacles? Until then, we will be blowing in the wind. MORE
Are you tired of seeing the same old giant wind turbines in a field or offshore? Designed for the 2014 Land Art Generator Initiative Competition, a site specific art and energy competition for Copenhagen, Blowing Horn references the horns people used to use to communicate to one another over great distances (to me, a hard of hearing person, it looks like the horns we used to use to hear.). Related: The Shard architect designs lightweight dragonfly wind turbine. MORE
Kansas The Kansas Rural Center and Kansas Wind Applications Center at Kansas State University announce the selection of five more primary and secondary schools to receive a Skystream 3.7 wind turbine as part of the National Renewable Energy Laboratory's Wind for Schools initiative. MORE
German wind turbine manufacturer Nordex will construct eleven 2.5 Elektrik Group’s first wind project. MW “Sincik” wind energy farm, Nordex announced today. It will be the flagship wind energy project of the Tektu? Elektrik Group, a Turkish firm specializing in renewable energy. The Sincik wind farm is one in a wave of major new wind projects expected to be financed in Turkey this year. MORE
Last March, the airport announced its most ambitious project yet: a $216,514 wind energy program that would allegedly offset more than 14 million pounds of carbon dioxide. But Delaware’s News Journal found that this wind energy program – like many of those currently available for offset initiatives – is misleading. It turns out that wind energy credits bought from Perco do not directly correspond to an actual measure of electricity. MORE
India is currently in the midst of a wind energy boom. The increasing installations of wind turbines in India is causing many to believe that the country will by far exceed their wind energy goals for 2030. Currently India has the 5th largest wind capacity in the world behind China, the United States, Spain and Germany. Officials in India are predicting that the wind capacity in India will jump to over 25,000 megawatts by 2013. MORE
An IT company has joined forces with a green technology firm to develop wind turbines which attach to lamp-posts. The NVT Group's partnership with Own Energy Solutions is set to create 25 jobs over the next 12 months which it hopes will rise to about 300 within three years. The scheme harvests wind using a small wind turbine and inverter system. As a result, metered, clean energy could be fed directly into the National Grid. MORE
RenewableUK stresses need for continued R&D and innovation funding create to supply-chain jobs Wind industry restates that £100bn investment can deliver 30GW of installed wind capacity by 2020 Meeting at their annual offshore wind conference in Liverpool recently, RenewableUK, the trade association for the UK’s wind, tidal and marine energy industries, has welcomed the overall proposals outlined in the Wigley Report Unlocking investment to deliver Britain's low carbon future. MORE
The field of offshore wind energy is growing and despite its infancy, many nations are benefiting from the energy as a major source of clean electricity. Currently Britain has the greatest installed offshore wind capacity, with approximately 2,000 megawatts already installed. Other nations are boosting their offshore wind energy focus and are chasing Britain, however, many lag behind. Environment Wind Power MORE
Despite increasing their continually growing emissions since taking the top polluter spot from the United States, the country could have greater emissions without their large and expanding renewable energy sector. Renewable energies in the country of China have the support of governmental policies which has enabled considerable growth in recent years. Wind energy is the second largest renewable sector in China and the focus on the energy is expected to grow in the coming years. MORE
European Investment Bank to authorize £700 million in matched loans for onshore wind developments Three UK banks involved Lending scheme designed to tackle lack of project finance BWEA report shows extent of problem by Michael Smith (Veshengro) The British Wind Energy Association (BWEA), the UK’s leading renewable energy association, welcomed the EIB backed Government plan to inject much needed liquidity into the onshore wind development market. MORE
Carcieri is the new vice chairman of the Governors’ Wind Energy Coalition, a bipartisan group of 28 states dedicated to development of the nation’s wind-energy resources. Carcieri has been an effective advocate for coastal and offshore wind development and a leader in developing Rhode Island’s wind energy resources, including the first offshore wind project in North America that will provide 15 percent of all electricity used in Rhode Island. MORE
Renewable energy is an important part of our energy future. Fortunately, technology has improved and costs have dropped making wind and solar an increasingly viable option. Due to the increasing demand for wind energy at the state level, much of this electricity is now being exported sometimes hundreds of miles from wind-rich states to wind-poor states. Depending upon where you live, you may be utilizing wind energy generated out-of-state. MORE
Inflatable wind turbines are lighter and cheaper than heavy conventional ones. Following a number of Israeli clean technology companies being winners in the General Electric Company’s Green Innovation Marathon , GE has announced plans to establish a “Green Tech Shop&# in Haifa in which a number of renewable energy and other green technology projects will be developed under the giant American electronics company’s sponsorship. Winflex wind rotor. MORE
According to the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, the United States has at least 4,150 gigawatts of potential wind energy along the coastlines. Despite this, the country has yet to establish their first offshore wind farm, making them decades behind some European nations. The project expected to be the first, Cape Wind off of Massachusetts, is still facing legal battles and an unclear completion time. billion project would include 130 wind turbines. MORE
Wind energy has become a clear component of the future of the renewable energy sector. Wind energy grows yearly and globally, with more developing nations joining the field as well. China recently became the world’s top wind energy producer alongside the world’s top manufacturer of wind turbines. The growth in China in the developing world is a intricate part of the recent Global Wind Energy Outlook 2010. MORE
Many individuals view renewable energy as the solution to atmospheric degradation. Solar, wind and geothermal power successfully lower the energy sector’s greenhouse gas emissions. The post Protecting Bats From Wind Energy appeared first on Green Living Guy. MORE
Wind employment withstands recession and slow GDP growth Offshore wind farm development, port refits and supply chain manufacturing set to further boost sector employment in the years ahead RenewableUK, the country’s leading voice for the renewable energy industry, has today published the most comprehensive ever employment figures for the wind energy industry, showing a 91 per cent increase in full-time employment in the sector between 2007/8 and 2009/10. MORE
£38 million investment for wind tower factory 240 jobs to be created in Chepstow But ‘green collar’ jobs must be backed by deployment BWEA Cymru has welcomed the announcement by engineering firm Mabey Bridge to invest £38 million in a Chepstow-based factory to build and paint wind turbine towers. However, BWEA Cymru warned that the success of renewable technology manufacturing in Wales depends on onshore wind farms gaining planning permission. MORE
These activists know the potential for clean energy in their region -- especially wind power. And there has been some blockbuster news about wind in recent days. Wind power is growing like gangbusters across the country, and employs more than 75,000 workers across 43 states. Just last week, Warren Buffett's Mid-American Energy Co. I represent the Kearney area and know that we have everything but the wind energy component to offer projects such as Facebook. MORE
How Does It Work: Wind Energy. People have been capturing the power of this wind since ancient times: it’s moved sailboats for thousands of years while windmills were around in England as early as the 11 th century and in other parts of the world even earlier than that. And while modern wind energy technology is obviously very different, the basic idea remains the same: to harness the power of the wind to make clean, easy energy. Wind Energy. MORE
For the solar and wind industries in the United States, it has been a long-held dream: to produce energy at a cost equal to conventional sources like coal and natural gas. The cost of providing electricity from wind and solar power plants has plummeted over the last five years, so much so that in some markets renewable generation is now cheaper than coal or natural gas. environment green living renewable energy MORE
Approximately eighty percent of the country’s energy needs are currently met through coal. The current Australian goal is to have twenty percent of their energy needs met through renewable sources by 2020. Part of Australia’s renewable energy target includes wind energy, an energy that suit’s the country well. An estimated 7 gigawatts of wind energy is likely to be added to the country’s capacity by the year 2020. Environment Wind Power MORE
By Javier Sierra A gale of good news is hitting both the wind industry and the future of the planet. Spain became the first country ever to get more energy from wind than any other source during a complete year in 2013, with a 21.1-percent share at 55 gigawatts (GW). According to Spain’s Wind Energy Association, at the end of 2013, this clean energy was able to bring the price of electricity from $150 per megawatt (MW)/hour down to $7 per MV/hour. MORE
by Michael Smith (Veshengro) Britain, as a nation, is punching well below its weight when it comes to offshore wind, risking missing legally-binding targets and the opportunity to secure tens of thousands of jobs. The paper says rapid expansion of the sector is needed to meet EC targets of 15% Britain's energy to come from renewable energy by 2020. Wind can provide clean, sustainable energy, while attracting investment and creating employment. MORE
Renewable energy thus far has mainly been a focus of the northern hemisphere, with Europe, Asia and the United States being major contributors. However, there is major potential in the continents of Africa and South America yet to be fully tapped by the renewable energy market. Brazil is one country which is quickly becoming a hotbed for renewables, namely wind energy. In 2009, Brazil added a total of 264 megawatts of energy from wind energy. MORE
Department of Energy (DOE) recently released new estimates of the United States’ wind energy potential, which tripled previous estimates of the size of the nation's wind resources. The new study, which was carried out by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and AWS Truewind, finds that the contiguous 48 states have the potential to generate up to 37 million gigawatt hours annually. Why Has Wind Energy Potential Gone Up? MORE
Turkey has used wind energy for more than ten years now, but never from locally developed and produced wind turbines. In what Turkish newspapers are calling “the biggest project in the history of the republic,” the Turkish government recently announced the country’s first National Wind Energy System. By 2014, the government expects to follow up this 500-KW model with a 2,500-KW wind turbine, also completely locally produced. MORE
Massive offshore wind projects are planned and expected to become commonplace across the globe. Many countries are fortunate to have vast coasts in order to take advantage of winds upon the sea, but one major concern is energy loss. As offshore wind advances, an increase in energy generation is expected with an increased need for excess energy storage. A Canadian company have unveiled a potential device to be used to store extra energy. MORE
Offshore wind has been slow in progressing in the United States, so slow in fact that there is currently no offshore wind installations in the country. Numerous East Coast states are competing to be the first to claim offshore wind. However, as that race continues without a clear winner in sight, states surrounding the Great Lakes have begun the process of bringing offshore wind to the region. Environment Wind Power MORE
As wind power generation continues to expand around the world, a new estimate by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory shows that America has even more untapped wind resources than previously thought. Worldwide, wind power breezed through the tough economic times last year. According to the Global Wind Energy Council, some 37.5 gigawatts of wind power capacity was added to the global energy mix in 2009, an increase of almost a third. MORE
Wind energy is more popular than ever and many, including the Obama administration, are counting on expansion of the energy. A recent study performed by the Energy Department of the United States outlines the difficulties that will be encountered. The study found that wind energy would be able to replace 20 to 30 percent of coal and natural gas by the year 2024 in two-thirds of the United States. Alternative Energy Wind Power MORE
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JUNE 23, 2021
Many individuals view renewable energy as the solution to atmospheric degradation. Solar, wind and geothermal power successfully lower the energy sector’s greenhouse gas emissions. The post Protecting Bats From Wind Energy appeared first on Green Living Guy.
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SEPTEMBER 17, 2012
Determined to stay its unpopular nuclear course , Iran is now turning to wind power and other renewable energy sources to blow past sanctions. Last year Karin reported that the current regime plans to produce 5,000 MW of solar energy by 2015 , and in May this year, President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad put aside an additional $620 million to grow the country’s nascent renewable energy program. Mega wind potential.
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DECEMBER 10, 2015
Learn how vertical wind systems can help improve our wind energy capacity. The post How Vertical Wind Systems can Help Overcome Wind Energy Challenges appeared first on Green Living Ideas. Sponsored Posts off grid renewable energy turbines vertical wind systems Wind Energy wind power
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AUGUST 25, 2014
Are you tired of seeing the same old giant wind turbines in a field or offshore? Designed for the 2014 Land Art Generator Initiative Competition, a site specific art and energy competition for Copenhagen, Blowing Horn references the horns people used to use to communicate to one another over great distances (to me, a hard of hearing person, it looks like the horns we used to use to hear.). Related: The Shard architect designs lightweight dragonfly wind turbine.
Green Home Blog
MARCH 21, 2012
How Does It Work: Wind Energy. People have been capturing the power of this wind since ancient times: it’s moved sailboats for thousands of years while windmills were around in England as early as the 11 th century and in other parts of the world even earlier than that. And while modern wind energy technology is obviously very different, the basic idea remains the same: to harness the power of the wind to make clean, easy energy. Wind Energy.
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Green Prophet
OCTOBER 11, 2011
Turkey has used wind energy for more than ten years now, but never from locally developed and produced wind turbines. In what Turkish newspapers are calling “the biggest project in the history of the republic,” the Turkish government recently announced the country’s first National Wind Energy System. By 2014, the government expects to follow up this 500-KW model with a 2,500-KW wind turbine, also completely locally produced.
Green (Living) Review
MARCH 17, 2017
An IT company has joined forces with a green technology firm to develop wind turbines which attach to lamp-posts. The NVT Group's partnership with Own Energy Solutions is set to create 25 jobs over the next 12 months which it hopes will rise to about 300 within three years. The scheme harvests wind using a small wind turbine and inverter system. As a result, metered, clean energy could be fed directly into the National Grid.
Green Prophet
APRIL 2, 2012
Virgin wilderness on Turkey’s western coast is threatened by the construction of new wind energy transmission infrastructure being built by the Turkish Electricity Transmission Company. The lines will connect new wind energy projects in Çe?me The twist: this organic farmer is also the manager of one of Turkey’s first wind energy project developers. Protection of the environment is essential for wind farming activities.
Green Prophet
MARCH 8, 2012
German wind turbine manufacturer Nordex will construct eleven 2.5 Elektrik Group’s first wind project. MW “Sincik” wind energy farm, Nordex announced today. It will be the flagship wind energy project of the Tektu? Elektrik Group, a Turkish firm specializing in renewable energy. The Sincik wind farm is one in a wave of major new wind projects expected to be financed in Turkey this year.
Eco Friendly Daily
JUNE 20, 2013
India is currently in the midst of a wind energy boom. The increasing installations of wind turbines in India is causing many to believe that the country will by far exceed their wind energy goals for 2030. Currently India has the 5th largest wind capacity in the world behind China, the United States, Spain and Germany. Officials in India are predicting that the wind capacity in India will jump to over 25,000 megawatts by 2013.
Cool Green Science
SEPTEMBER 20, 2016
Renewable energy is an important part of our energy future. Fortunately, technology has improved and costs have dropped making wind and solar an increasingly viable option. Due to the increasing demand for wind energy at the state level, much of this electricity is now being exported sometimes hundreds of miles from wind-rich states to wind-poor states. Depending upon where you live, you may be utilizing wind energy generated out-of-state.
Green Prophet
JULY 25, 2011
Inflatable wind turbines are lighter and cheaper than heavy conventional ones. Following a number of Israeli clean technology companies being winners in the General Electric Company’s Green Innovation Marathon , GE has announced plans to establish a “Green Tech Shop&# in Haifa in which a number of renewable energy and other green technology projects will be developed under the giant American electronics company’s sponsorship. Winflex wind rotor.
Sierra Club Compass
DECEMBER 12, 2013
As we've been discussing , in less than three weeks, certain tax incentives that encourage growth in the clean energy sector, resulting in thousands of jobs and improved public health conditions, are set to expire. Along with acting quickly to renew these investments for a cleaner energy economy, Congress must also act to incentivize offshore wind energy development if it has America's best interests in mind. Energy Solutions Health Politics
Eco Friendly Daily
JULY 22, 2013
Renewable energy thus far has mainly been a focus of the northern hemisphere, with Europe, Asia and the United States being major contributors. However, there is major potential in the continents of Africa and South America yet to be fully tapped by the renewable energy market. Brazil is one country which is quickly becoming a hotbed for renewables, namely wind energy. In 2009, Brazil added a total of 264 megawatts of energy from wind energy.
Eco Friendly Daily
MAY 5, 2013
Approximately eighty percent of the country’s energy needs are currently met through coal. The current Australian goal is to have twenty percent of their energy needs met through renewable sources by 2020. Part of Australia’s renewable energy target includes wind energy, an energy that suit’s the country well. An estimated 7 gigawatts of wind energy is likely to be added to the country’s capacity by the year 2020. Environment Wind Power
Green Home Blog
JANUARY 19, 2013
Blowing in the Wind: America’s Struggle to Hold On To Wind Energy. The American wind energy industry is hanging on, but only by a thread. Competing with everything from powerful global oil companies to wealthy coastline communities to constant political wrangling, the future of American wind energy is teetering. Why is it so difficult to embrace free flowing energy without so many obstacles? Until then, we will be blowing in the wind.
AGreenLiving
JUNE 8, 2020
Located inside the Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve in the municipality of Tulum in the Mexican state of Quintana Roo, Casa Bautista is a private oasis hidden in the coastal rainforest and completely powered by solar and wind energy.
Green Life Smart Life
NOVEMBER 4, 2009
With more than a third of the major wind-energy projects in Massachusetts stalled by lawsuits or permit appeals, the Patrick administration has proposed a landmark bill that would streamline the state’s appeals process and make it possible to win approval of such projects much more quickly. Massachusetts now generates less than 1 percent of the nation’s wind energy, about 9 megawatts, enough to power only about 2,700 homes.
Eco Friendly Daily
JULY 19, 2013
The field of offshore wind energy is growing and despite its infancy, many nations are benefiting from the energy as a major source of clean electricity. Currently Britain has the greatest installed offshore wind capacity, with approximately 2,000 megawatts already installed. Other nations are boosting their offshore wind energy focus and are chasing Britain, however, many lag behind. Environment Wind Power
Sierra Club Compass
JANUARY 22, 2014
By Javier Sierra A gale of good news is hitting both the wind industry and the future of the planet. Spain became the first country ever to get more energy from wind than any other source during a complete year in 2013, with a 21.1-percent share at 55 gigawatts (GW). According to Spain’s Wind Energy Association, at the end of 2013, this clean energy was able to bring the price of electricity from $150 per megawatt (MW)/hour down to $7 per MV/hour.
Green (Living) Review
DECEMBER 1, 2009
European Investment Bank to authorize £700 million in matched loans for onshore wind developments Three UK banks involved Lending scheme designed to tackle lack of project finance BWEA report shows extent of problem by Michael Smith (Veshengro) The British Wind Energy Association (BWEA), the UK’s leading renewable energy association, welcomed the EIB backed Government plan to inject much needed liquidity into the onshore wind development market.
Green (Living) Review
DECEMBER 22, 2011
RenewableUK, the trade association representing the wind, wave and tidal energy industries, has strongly criticised the report "Renewable Energy: Vision or Mirage", published on 12th December by the Adam Smith Institute and Scientific Alliance. The report fails to recognise the hugely significant role that wind energy already plays in generating clean electricity in the UK.
Green (Living) Review
APRIL 19, 2009
by Michael Smith (Veshengro) Britain, as a nation, is punching well below its weight when it comes to offshore wind, risking missing legally-binding targets and the opportunity to secure tens of thousands of jobs. The paper says rapid expansion of the sector is needed to meet EC targets of 15% Britain's energy to come from renewable energy by 2020. Wind can provide clean, sustainable energy, while attracting investment and creating employment.
Green (Living) Review
JULY 9, 2010
RenewableUK stresses need for continued R&D and innovation funding create to supply-chain jobs Wind industry restates that £100bn investment can deliver 30GW of installed wind capacity by 2020 Meeting at their annual offshore wind conference in Liverpool recently, RenewableUK, the trade association for the UK’s wind, tidal and marine energy industries, has welcomed the overall proposals outlined in the Wigley Report Unlocking investment to deliver Britain's low carbon future.
Green (Living) Review
MAY 27, 2009
BWEA announces list of projects to open for annual celebration by Michael Smith (Veshengro) BWEA, UK ’s leading renewable energy association, has released the list of wind farms opening for the UK’s Wind Week 2009. The Scottish Renewables Forum, which is running a parallel Scottish Renewables Festival, has also announced a further list of renewable energy projects which will be open to visitors in Scotland.
Green (Living) Review
NOVEMBER 25, 2014
For the solar and wind industries in the United States, it has been a long-held dream: to produce energy at a cost equal to conventional sources like coal and natural gas. The cost of providing electricity from wind and solar power plants has plummeted over the last five years, so much so that in some markets renewable generation is now cheaper than coal or natural gas. environment green living renewable energy
Green (Living) Review
JANUARY 31, 2010
£38 million investment for wind tower factory 240 jobs to be created in Chepstow But ‘green collar’ jobs must be backed by deployment BWEA Cymru has welcomed the announcement by engineering firm Mabey Bridge to invest £38 million in a Chepstow-based factory to build and paint wind turbine towers. However, BWEA Cymru warned that the success of renewable technology manufacturing in Wales depends on onshore wind farms gaining planning permission.
Eco Friendly Daily
MARCH 29, 2013
According to the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, the United States has at least 4,150 gigawatts of potential wind energy along the coastlines. Despite this, the country has yet to establish their first offshore wind farm, making them decades behind some European nations. The project expected to be the first, Cape Wind off of Massachusetts, is still facing legal battles and an unclear completion time. billion project would include 130 wind turbines.
Green (Living) Review
MAY 31, 2009
Kansas The Kansas Rural Center and Kansas Wind Applications Center at Kansas State University announce the selection of five more primary and secondary schools to receive a Skystream 3.7 wind turbine as part of the National Renewable Energy Laboratory's Wind for Schools initiative.
Green (Living) Review
MARCH 26, 2010
As wind power generation continues to expand around the world, a new estimate by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory shows that America has even more untapped wind resources than previously thought. Worldwide, wind power breezed through the tough economic times last year. According to the Global Wind Energy Council, some 37.5 gigawatts of wind power capacity was added to the global energy mix in 2009, an increase of almost a third.
Sierra Club Compass
MAY 23, 2013
These activists know the potential for clean energy in their region -- especially wind power. And there has been some blockbuster news about wind in recent days. Wind power is growing like gangbusters across the country, and employs more than 75,000 workers across 43 states. Just last week, Warren Buffett's Mid-American Energy Co. I represent the Kearney area and know that we have everything but the wind energy component to offer projects such as Facebook.
Eco Friendly Daily
JUNE 2, 2013
Wind energy is more popular than ever and many, including the Obama administration, are counting on expansion of the energy. A recent study performed by the Energy Department of the United States outlines the difficulties that will be encountered. The study found that wind energy would be able to replace 20 to 30 percent of coal and natural gas by the year 2024 in two-thirds of the United States. Alternative Energy Wind Power
Eco Friendly Daily
AUGUST 25, 2013
Last March, the airport announced its most ambitious project yet: a $216,514 wind energy program that would allegedly offset more than 14 million pounds of carbon dioxide. But Delaware’s News Journal found that this wind energy program – like many of those currently available for offset initiatives – is misleading. It turns out that wind energy credits bought from Perco do not directly correspond to an actual measure of electricity.
Eco Friendly Daily
MARCH 25, 2013
Despite increasing their continually growing emissions since taking the top polluter spot from the United States, the country could have greater emissions without their large and expanding renewable energy sector. Renewable energies in the country of China have the support of governmental policies which has enabled considerable growth in recent years. Wind energy is the second largest renewable sector in China and the focus on the energy is expected to grow in the coming years.
Green (Living) Review
MAY 30, 2010
Department of Energy (DOE) recently released new estimates of the United States’ wind energy potential, which tripled previous estimates of the size of the nation's wind resources. The new study, which was carried out by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and AWS Truewind, finds that the contiguous 48 states have the potential to generate up to 37 million gigawatt hours annually. Why Has Wind Energy Potential Gone Up?
Green (Living) Review
APRIL 7, 2009
WIND TO POWER UP A FURTHER 2.5 MILLION HOMES ONCE AVIATION ISSUES RESOLVED BWEA , the UK ’s leading renewable energy association, announced today a major development in overcoming aviation objections to wind farm developments. Currently, 4700 Megawatts worth of renewable wind energy projects are held up in the planning system due to military and civil aviation concerns.
Green Life Smart Life
OCTOBER 2, 2009
Carcieri is the new vice chairman of the Governors’ Wind Energy Coalition, a bipartisan group of 28 states dedicated to development of the nation’s wind-energy resources. Carcieri has been an effective advocate for coastal and offshore wind development and a leader in developing Rhode Island’s wind energy resources, including the first offshore wind project in North America that will provide 15 percent of all electricity used in Rhode Island.
Eco Friendly Daily
MAY 27, 2013
Massive offshore wind projects are planned and expected to become commonplace across the globe. Many countries are fortunate to have vast coasts in order to take advantage of winds upon the sea, but one major concern is energy loss. As offshore wind advances, an increase in energy generation is expected with an increased need for excess energy storage. A Canadian company have unveiled a potential device to be used to store extra energy.
Eco Friendly Daily
APRIL 25, 2014
Wind energy has become a clear component of the future of the renewable energy sector. Wind energy grows yearly and globally, with more developing nations joining the field as well. China recently became the world’s top wind energy producer alongside the world’s top manufacturer of wind turbines. The growth in China in the developing world is a intricate part of the recent Global Wind Energy Outlook 2010.
Green (Living) Review
FEBRUARY 2, 2011
Wind employment withstands recession and slow GDP growth Offshore wind farm development, port refits and supply chain manufacturing set to further boost sector employment in the years ahead RenewableUK, the country’s leading voice for the renewable energy industry, has today published the most comprehensive ever employment figures for the wind energy industry, showing a 91 per cent increase in full-time employment in the sector between 2007/8 and 2009/10.
Eco Friendly Daily
APRIL 24, 2014
Offshore wind has been slow in progressing in the United States, so slow in fact that there is currently no offshore wind installations in the country. Numerous East Coast states are competing to be the first to claim offshore wind. However, as that race continues without a clear winner in sight, states surrounding the Great Lakes have begun the process of bringing offshore wind to the region. Environment Wind Power
Green Blog
FEBRUARY 20, 2015
New data from the European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) shows that wind energy installations outperformed both coal and gas last year in the European Union. Across the 28 EU member states, the wind industry built a total of 11,791 MW to the European grid. The wind energy capacity increased by 3.8 Wind power now cover 10 percent of the EU’s electricity consumption, up from 8% the year before.
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