UK RAF objections and how to manage them
RAF Objections Renewable energy developers in the UK regularly face objections from the Royal Air Force (RAF) /Ministry Of Defence (MOD). This is particularly common for wind developments due to their size and their movement. The most common type of RAF objection relates to potential radar impact caused by wind…
Tall buildings in Brisbane, Australia, could lead to a revision of airspace rules
The city of Brisbane, eastern Australia, may see a revision to its airspace rules as the city council seeks to aid the growth of taller buildings within the city centre. The aim is to help accommodate the development of 50 new high-rise buildings over the next 20 years . Current Aviation…
Coolroe Solar Farm gets consented
A Step forward for Solar Power in Ireland Wexford Solar Energy has received planning consent for its proposed Coolroe solar farm in County Wexford, Ireland. The proposed development will reportedly cover 26 acres (the equivalent of 14 football pitches) and will include thousands of solar panels. Pager Power is pleased…
Pager Power at EWEA Offshore 2015
From the 10th – 12th March, European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) Offshore Wind 2015 is taking place in Copenhagen, Denmark. Today is day 2 of the event and is poster presentation day, and our Senior Technical Analyst Kai Frolic is there to be the presenting author of Pager Power’s entry.…
Fourfold increase in German renewable energy
German Achievement Germany is no stranger to success when it comes to renewable energy. Last year it was reported that Germany was able to produce almost a third of its energy from renewable sources in the first half of 2014 (more information here). It has now been reported that the…
Solar farm plans submitted near Manston Airport site
Plans have been submitted to Thanet District Council by developer Solar Planning Limited to install a solar farm to the north east of the Manston Airport site. The solar farm would be located on 20 acres of agricultural land on Manston Road and generate up to 5MW of renewable energy. The…
Accurate wind turbine modelling
Why do we need accurate modelling? Wind turbine applications all over the world are subject to intense scrutiny from planners, local residents and even the media. Of principal concern are adverse impacts that could occur following construction of turbines. There are numerous types of impact, visual, ecological, technical, the list…
NATS partnership to help promote the safe use of drones
The National Air Traffic Service (NATS) and the Association of Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (ARPAS) have signed a ‘safety partnership agreement’ to promote the safe use of remote controlled aerial drones in the UK . Figure 1 Example of a Drone Drones usage in the UK Commercial and domestic drone…
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