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Italian wind energy sector
In Italy the wind capacity installed has registered a great success due to government incentives offered to the sector, achieving the record value of 8,144 MW in 2012, and positioning itself 6th below countries as China, US, Germany, Spain and India. According to the TSO, total wind capacity could reach 9,600 MW by the end of this year.
read more... 18/07/2013
Germany: Coal suppresses natural gas, wind output
It seems that Germany’s energy portfolio is not as green as thought. The share of coal in Germany’s electricity mix has soared to 52% in the first-half of 2013, suppressing the output from natural gas and wind turbines, according to data released by research organization Fraunhofer Institute (ISE).
read more... 18/07/2013
Druim Ba wind farm rejected by Scottish Government
Scottish Energy Minister Fergus Ewing, has refused plans to Sustainable Energy Limited to build a 69MW wind farm, for a total of 23 turbines in the Highlands. Highland Council had rejected the plans, arguing the development of the project would have a major impact on communities in the area. The energy minister was also concerned about the impact the noise from the turbines would have on nearby properties.
read more... 17/07/2013
EWEA: Offshore wind turbines increased about 2-fold in 2013
The industry body European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) said in the first half of 2013 the number of new offshore wind turbines installed increased about 2-fold compared with a year ago, however financing for new projects has slowed.
read more... 12/07/2013
Triton Knoll wind farm obtains green light
The Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, Ed Davey has granted consent to RWE Npower Renewables to build Triton Knoll wind farm. With up to 288 turbines, the proposed Triton Knoll wind farm would be around 60 % bigger than the London Array and could generate up to 1,200 MW of renewable energy.
read more... 12/07/2013