The UK countryside will be dotted by more than 1,200 brand new wind turbines in the coming year. The Daily Telegraph reported that 763 onshore wind turbines are due to be set up by the end of the year with 4,366 presently in operation. Furthermore, 7,843 turbines have already been approved and awaiting erection, taking […]
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Plans approved for 22 windmills at Heckington Fen, Lincolnshire
Despite the strong objections from the local council, the Secretary of State proceeded to approve the installation of 22 windmills that is all set to take place at Heckington Fen. Ecotricity claims that it has spent more than four years consulting, planning, and researching all in a bid to gain consent for the development of […]
Wind turbine opens at Glyndebourne
Recently, Sir David Attenborough has opened a £1.5 million wind turbine at Glyndebourne. The wind turbine is the first to power an arts institution in the UK and it was finally completed after a long battle for planning. When it was opened there were many cheers from the crowd in attendance which included many people […]
Wind power plants – set up
Guest Post Wind energy is receiving attention as a clean and perpetual source of energy. India has already emerged as the fifth largest amongst the wind energy producing countries in the world with an installed capacity of around 13,000 MW. With various incentives and encouragement provided by the Ministry of Non-Conventional Energy Sources (MNES), capacity […]