Great British wind power record broken
Were you at home on Sunday 7th December 2014? If so, there may have been an increased chance that the electricity you were using was produced by wind turbines. On that day, a new Great British wind generation record was set. On that Sunday, Official National Grid Figures indicated that…
Moving the goal posts? Riverside Football Stadium wind turbine and DTVA
A proposed 1.5MW wind turbine at Middlesbrough Riverside Football Stadium (pictured below) has hit a stumbling block after previously receiving planning permission from Middlesbrough County Council in 2008. Concerns were previously raised by Durham Tees Valley Airport (DTVA) over the possible impact upon the primary surveillance radar (PSR) and its…
Flare Stacks and Wind Turbine Shadow Flicker
When submitting a planning application for a wind development many unexpected issues can arise. One common concern can be the effect of shadow flicker upon receptors (normally dwellings) within the immediate vicinity of the development. Shadow flicker, is the flickering effect of the rotating blades as they pass between the…
Disused Desborough Airfield proposed site for a 49MW Solar Farm
According to the Northamptonshire Telegraph, disused Desborough Airfield, formerly an RAF Airbase during WW2, is the proposed location of a solar farm south of Wilbarston in Northamptonshire. The solar farm will occupy land covering approximately 80 football pitches (or 112 hectares) and will have an install capacity of 49MW. The…
Large scale solar in Brazil is among the cheapest in the world
Solar power in Brazil has been boosted by the announcement of 31 solar parks to be built in the country. The installed capacity is expected generated by solar power in Brazil. Price per Megawatt The contracts for…
Three Lancashire wind turbines stopped by MOD
Proposals for three single wind turbine developments on local farms near Oswaldtwistle, in Lancashire, have been refused by planners due to objections from the Ministry of Defence (MOD). Concerns over the potential impact on the surveillance radar at Warton Aerodrome – which is operated by BAE Systems safeguarded by the…
Aeronautical risks for tall structures
Worldwide, the aviation sector uses a global network of aeronautical facilities located in each country. These include civil and military radar, radio navigation aids, air ground air telecommunications, small airfields and airports among others. Such facilities have two main parameters which are of importance to developers of tall structures such…
Due Diligence analysis for wind developments
Wind farm investment can be risky business. Interplaying factors need to be assessed to determine the likelihood of a successful wind farm development. So, if you are looking to acquire a wind farm site, it is essential to undertake thorough Due Diligence analysis to ensure a sound and reliable investment.…
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