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Germany: Very Much Pro-Wind and Anti-Nuclear

After the Fukushima nuclear disaster, rejection of nuclear power has become a cross-party consensus in Germany. That is most unusual compared to other European countries: Most… Read the rest..

Wind Power… With no Wind!

As we all know, when the wind is blowing, the electricity is generating. When it’s not, it stops. The problem of storing wind-generated energy for the… Read the rest..

Golden Age Coming for East Coast United States Offshore Wind?

It seems a match made in wind heaven: The Atlantic winds blow strong and regular against the East Coast of the States. Offshore wind harvested there… Read the rest..

Report Slams UK Missed Opportunities for Offshore Wind

The UK Institute for Public Policy Research, a leading and respected Think Tank, has presented a damning report which claims that the future of offshore wind… Read the rest..

Choosing Wind Power for Surat City, India

in Gujerati, Indiam the Surat city Municipal Corporation (SMC) has saved so much on the cost of electricity generation by wind power that it has set… Read the rest..

Hooray Hooray for the London Array!

On 4 July, the British Prime Minister, David Cameron opened the London Array and said it was “a great day for Britain and a big win… Read the rest..

China Seeks Scottish Offshore Expertise

Today in Beijing, a contract was signed that will see the Scottish renewable energy consultancy, SgurrEnergy employed to provide strategic advice and expert support for the… Read the rest..

Global Wind Day Events

Looking back two weeks after Global Wind Power Day, 15 June, it is great to see just how many countries and organisations took part to celebrate… Read the rest..

How Does Fracking Measure Up to Wind Power?

Let’s go back to basics: Natural gas is a fossil fuel that is produced through the decomposition and heating of organic matter over many hundreds of… Read the rest..

How to Retire Wind Turbines

While most people are focused on the creation of new wind farm sites, and deciding which are the most efficient new turbines to install there, what… Read the rest..