Environmental stories tagged with: wind turbine
Will a wind turbine work for you?
Tuesday, 10th March 2009, 12:16 pm
Domestic wind turbines have not always been welcomed by everyone, with objections of visual impact and noise levels being the main beef. However, there is also the question of whether the amount of electricity they generate makes them worth the effort.
 Extreme pressure changes near blades injures bat lungsTuesday, 26th August 2008, 2:36 pm
The mystery of why large numbers of migratory bats are killed by certain turbines of southern Alberta's wind farms every year may have been solved by a comprehensive University of Calgary research project that has yielded answers to the problem.
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The Crown Estate to Purchase the World's Largest Offshore Wind TurbineThursday, 17th April 2008, 2:32 pm
The Crown Estate and Clipper Windpower Plc (Clipper) have announced today, that they have signed an agreement for The Crown Estate to purchase Clipper's prototype of the world's largest offshore wind turbine, Clipper's 7.5 MW MBE turbine, also known as the Britannia project.
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 Three New Wind Farms Granted ConsentThursday, 28th February 2008, 1:37 pm
Malcolm Wicks, the Energy Minister, has given permission for three new wind farms to be built.
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Ecotricity Energises the Public SectorWednesday, 5th December 2007, 4:27 pm
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Trust (QEH) in Norfolk, is set to become the first public sector organisation to be powered by green energy from their own, on site, large scale wind turbine.
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Islington Continues to Tap Wind
Thursday, 13th September 2007, 4:57 pm
Islington Council will be one of two London councils to push the boundary and harness wind power to provide energy in council homes.
Green Light for New Eco-Friendly Council Homes in Croydon
Wednesday, 1st August 2007, 2:21 pm
The three, four and five bed family houses are destined for Sumner Gardens, Broad Green, following planning committee approval.
New Report Eases Concerns over Wind Turbine Noise
Wednesday, 1st August 2007, 2:01 pm
A comprehensive study by Salford University has concluded that the noise phenomenon known as aerodynamic modulation (AM) is not an issue for the UK's wind farm fleet.
Wind Farm
Friday, 20th July 2007, 1:03 pm
Plans to extend a wind farm at Pendine have been given the go ahead by Carmarthenshire councillors.
Renewable Energy Equipment in Short Supply
Wednesday, 18th July 2007, 4:31 pm
According to reports over the weekend, there are shortages in equipment and resources for solar panels and wind turbines.
First School Wind Turbine in Warwickshire Unveiled
Wednesday, 11th July 2007, 3:05 pm
Friday 6th July saw the official launch of a 12 metre high, 5 Kilowatt wind turbine at Ashlawn school in Rugby.
Wind Harnessed to Save Money
Tuesday, 26th June 2007, 2:39 pm
Blackpool Council has today installed two wind turbines on the new Blackpool Enterprise Centre on Lytham Road.
16 Turbines in Wales Get Go Ahead
Thursday, 21st June 2007, 10:53 am
Plans for 16 wind turbines on Mynydd y Betws near Ammanford, South Wales, have been given the go ahead.
Coffee-Drinkers' Haven Gears up for Climate Change
Wednesday, 20th June 2007, 12:46 pm
It's been described as a coffee-drinkers' haven and celebrity haunt, but Islington's trendy Upper Street is about to be known for something else altogether - wind power.
Windfarm in Cumbria Gets Go-Ahead
Friday, 15th June 2007, 3:19 pm
Plans for a seven-turbine windfarm near Workington, Cumbria, have been approved by Allerdale council.
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