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Wind Power News: November 2005
These news and opinion items are gathered by National Wind Watch in its noncommercial educational effort to help keep readers informed about developments related to industrial wind energy. They do not necessarily reflect the opinions of National Wind Watch. They are the products of and owned by the organizations or individuals noted and are shared here according to “fair use” and “fair dealing” provisions of copyright law.
Wind farm to churn out renewable energy
The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power's board passed a contract to acquire a $239-million wind farm in Kern County which is being developed by a private contractor later this year. Complete story »
John Deere project turns gears for wind farms
Jim Meenagh, with John Deere’s corporate office, said the times are a-changing, fuel costs a fortune, and “many progressive people” are looking at alternative energy sources such as wind power. One example is John Deere Credit (JDC). The company is looking to support and expand wind power — and there are many opportunities in the Midwest, Meenagh said. Complete story »
Fighting the wind – Proposed wind farm draws opponents
LINDSBORG — Three opponents of large-scale wind farms explained their reasons Tuesday night in Lindsborg to a group of about 50 people. Complete story »
Spain Expected To Lead European Wind Power Market Growth Over Next 5 Years
Spain is set to overtake Germany as Europe's leading wind power market in 2005 and continue to lead Europe through the rest of the decade, according to Emerging Energy Research. At the same time, markets in Italy, Portugal, and France are entering unprecedented boom phases. Complete story »
Giant wind farm will be a ‘catastrophe’, warns charity
CONTROVERSIAL plans to build the world's largest wind farm on Lewis will have an "unprecedented impact" on endangered birds and wildlife and the island habitat that supports them, a major charity said yesterday. Complete story »
Giant wind farm will be a ‘catastrophe’, warns charity
In a damning report, published to coincide with a meeting in Edinburgh today between the developers and MSPs, the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds Scotland claims that the £411 million development, involving the erection of 234 wind turbines across 43km, will have a "catastrophic" effect on more than 6,000 hectares of protected peatland other vital habitats. RSPB Scotland has warned that, should the development get the go-ahead, it will set a "very dangerous precedent" for all internationally important . . . Complete story »
Plans for five wind farms are thrown out
The Wind Farms Awareness Group before the meeting. The encroachment of wind farms into Perthshire was again halted by councillors as another five proposed schemes were knocked back. Complete story »
Wind project’s fate may rest with endangered bat
MANCHESTER — The fate of a $20 million wind turbine project may depend on how well it gets along with one of its neighbors — an endangered bat species. Complete story »
Wind project’s fate may rest with endangered bat
Indiana bats have found a home in a cave about 3,000 feet from one of five wind turbines proposed for Mount Equinox, and that’s close enough to cause concern, said Scott Darling, a biologist with the state Agency of Natural Resources. Obtaining a federal Fish and Wildlife permit for construction deemed likely to interfere with their habitat is no simple thing, and could take as long as two or three years, he said. The problem is compounded because there is . . . Complete story »
Grant residents sue to block wind turbine project
Seven Grant County residents have filed suit to try to block construction of 200 giant wind turbines proposed near their homes. Jerome E. Burch and six other residents sued developers of the $150 million Mount Storm wind project. In their 14-page complaint, the residents allege that the NedPower Mount Storm LLC project will be a “nuisance” and “an eyesore” that creates excess noise and kills birds and bats. The suit also alleges that the project will generate little power but receive lucrative federal and state tax breaks. Complete story »
