Scotland has Power Demand Met by Wind Turbines
It now seems that for the first time, power generated by wind turbines has met the demand for power in the north and northeast of Scotland. Sources have reported that the renewable energy source successfully powered every single home and ...
by Jason Drew September 3rd, 2010
New Wind Turbine Technology Said to be More Reliable
Just recently some brand new, more reliable wind turbine technology was unveiled. This wind turbine, which is still in the first stage of development, offers the latest in the next generation of offshore turbines. It was unveiled at a ceremony ...
by Lynnette Adamson June 3rd, 2010
Siemens Energy Secures Six Deals for Wind Turbines Supply in North America
Siemens Energy has recently secured a deal for six separate wind turbine orders across North America. The order will total over 565 MW of onshore wind capacity. Combined the orders will call for a total of 250 turbines to be ...
by Jason Drew October 15th, 2009
Reports Suggest Wind Turbines Could Kill Wildlife
Some reports now suggest that wind power may not be as eco friendly as everyone wants to make it out to be. Sure it helps in terms of cutting down on carbon emissions, but what does it do to the ...
by Beth Williams October 2nd, 2009
Sit-In Over Lost Jobs At Vestas UK Plant
More controversy is being stirred up on the small Isle of Wight today. Workers for the Vesta Blades wind energy plant were turned away at the entrance by police. The workers were denied entrance to the plant as a result ...
by Tessa Clarke July 21st, 2009
Historic site threatened by wind energy project
A plan to develop a wind energy project has been criticised because it would have a negative visual impact on a historic hillside that overlooks Carsington Water. This was said at a public inquiry that had been held specifically to ...
by Jenson Brayshaw July 10th, 2008
Wind turbines face opposition
An electricity firm which was proposing to develop 6 wind energy turbines was picketed by campaigners who were opposed to the plan. The protestors who were under the umbrella body of Action Group Against Sempringham Turbines opposed the wind farm outside ...
by Emma Young July 6th, 2008
MP against wind turbine too
A member of parliament has joined arms with locals in opposing a wind energy project that is planned to be sited at Graveley. The Member of Parliament for South Cambridgeshire, Andrew Lansley, disclosed to the activists that he would be joining ...
by Emma Young May 30th, 2008
Wind farm application submitted
A firm based in Diss, Norfolk which specialises in the generation of renewable energy has put in a planning application for the development of a wind farm in Hempnall. This has raised anger from those opposed ...
by Tessa Clarke May 7th, 2008
Seven additional wind turbines approved
The Coldham Wind Farm has been permitted by councillors to add seven more wind turbines following a special meeting. The councillors in Fenland agreed to the adding of more wind turbines which will cost some sixteen million ...
by Emma Young May 7th, 2008
School to install wind turbine
The Netherhall School in Maryport is planning to set up a wind turbine that will be fifty eight feet high. The wind turbine will be situated in the school grounds. The wind turbine is going to be ...
by Jason Drew May 7th, 2008
