Andrea Mariano joins Pager Power
Background Pager Power is growing with its technical team working close to maximum capacity due to increasing workload. This increase in work is mainly for wind and solar projects overseas and also for construction projects in the vicinity of aerodromes in the United Kingdom. The company has therefore recruited and…
Mike WatsonDrones and Airports – The Law
Background There has been significant press coverage of Gatwick Airport’s closure due to Drone sightings with statements saying the “culprits” could face unlimited fines and 5 years in prison for flying within 1 kilometre of the airport. In this article we ask ourselves what the law actually says and consider…
Mike WatsonWhy fixes to wind farm radar interference are tough
Introduction Back in 2005 I had a call from a German developing a wind farm in Yorkshire because the RAF was objecting to his wind farm. This was because it was predicted to impact two of its radar. He was exasperated and would not accept the reason for the objection.…
Mike WatsonMaking London’s Transport Greener
Background Transport for London spends £368 million per year on diesel for its buses and electricity for its trains and trams. London’s mayor, Sadiq Khan, recently unveiled the London Environment Strategy which aims to improve the city’s air quality and turn London into a zero emission city. In order to…
Mike WatsonIs Gatwick Drone Closure OTT?
Background Unknown drones have been sighted at Gatwick Airport. As a result the airport has been closed causing huge disruption to travellers in the run up to Christmas. At the time of writing the airport is still closed and neither the drones or their operators have been found. Figure 1…
Mike WatsonCombating Climate Change with Sulphur
Background Volcanic eruptions cool the atmosphere because they cause a haze in the Earth’s upper atmosphere. This haze disperses sunlight away from our planet and effectively cools the Earth. Man-made carbon dioxide emissions are increasing the Earth’s temperature and are set to continue to do so. It may be possible…
Mike WatsonWill Radar stop Wind Farm Life Extensions?
In Britain wind farms typically have a design life of 25 years. Typically this means there is a condition attached to the original planning permission meaning that the wind farm has to be dismantled after 25 years. Life Extensions Many wind farms are now approaching their twenty fifth birthday with…
Mike WatsonWho are SANEDI?
Sanedi stands for South African National Energy Development Institute and was established in 2011 by the South African government. Its role is to undertake energy research and development; promote energy research and innovation and to help make South Africa more energy efficient. South African Carbon Emissions South African emits 9…
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