Environmental stories tagged with: wind turbines

Wind Turbine

Extreme pressure changes near blades injures bat lungs

Tuesday, 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.
Simulated image of the proposed Keadby Wind Farm

Three New Wind Farms Granted Consent

Thursday, 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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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.
Wind Turbine

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.
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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.
Solar Panels

Microgenerating Money Set to Flow Again

Friday, 25th May 2007, 5:31 pm
Grants for people who want to install micro-wind turbines and solar panels on their homes will be available again from 9am on Tuesday 29 May.
Wind Turbine

Government Proposes Relaxing Planning Permission for Microgeneration

Monday, 21st May 2007, 6:23 pm
In the Commons today, Ruth Kelly, Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, proposed that microgeneration planning regulations should be relaxed to allow greater uptake.
 
 
 
 
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