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Wind Power News: November 2006
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.
Andes planners delay vote on proposal for turbine ban
The Andes Planning Board has delayed voting on whether to recommend to the town board a proposed law that would ban commercial wind turbines. The board received minor changes to the draft law on Monday evening from the Andes Alliance, a citizens’ group that wants the town to ban commercial wind turbines. The changes were based on input received at a public meeting several weeks ago. The planners agreed that they would like additional time to review the changes before . . . Complete story »
Step closer to second wind farm
Fears are growing that a second wind farm could soon be built near Bradworthy. Plans for a monitoring mast not far from the home of North Devon’s first set of turbines have been given the go ahead by planners. The 55m high temporary structure will monitor the suitability of the site at Wheelers Cross for a wind farm. British wind energy company Coronation Power is proposing to site four turbines each measuring up to 76m high at the site which . . . Complete story »
Wind Turbine Company Files Appeal With PSC
Synergics Wind Energy is appealing the Oct. 30 decision made by hearing examiner David L. Moore, Maryland Public Service Commission. The examiner had approved the company’s application to build wind turbines in Garrett County, but with several environmental restrictions. At the October hearing, Moore okayed 24 conditions recommended by the Department of Natural Resources, including one that would prevent construction of the wind turbines in two areas in order to help preserve habitat for rare species. Synergics had until Nov. . . . Complete story »
Wind power has caught on as the next wave for electricity generation, but there are limits to what it can do
A new crop has sprung up in the rolling steppes of the inland Northwest. Thanks to a volatile energy market and support from the federal government, the wind turbine is often the tallest structure in many areas graced with a bountiful and free supply of moving air. In many ways, the turbine stands as a 200-foot-tall monument to the arrival of the 21st century, an ecologically safe alternative to the carbon-burning, pollution-spewing plants of yesteryear. While the technology has evolved . . . Complete story »
Studies under way for ELGV wind farm
A mostly supportive crowd of about 100 East Luther Grand Valley residents heard Monday night that Windrush Energy would hope to have two 10- megawatt wind farms online at Ashton Ridge by 2008. But Windrush president John Pennie would not narrow the opening date down beyond that, except to say that he expects the first of two six-turbine sites to be completed by the summer of 2007, with the second one following a year later. Ashton Ridge is off County . . . Complete story »
County moves ahead with wind turbine study
Several local governmental entities are moving ahead with a wind turbine feasibility study that will determine if the county is a viable location for a wind turbine. Mark Jackson with the Interstate R C & D, writer of the grant, was on hand at the Mercer County Courthouse Nov. 17 to visit with the governmental bodies. Representatives from The Mercer County Board, Mercer County Hospital, Mercer County Nursing Home and the Aledo School District were present to discuss the future . . . Complete story »
Loss of deputy supervisor leaves town without leadership; three trustees remain
There must be something in the wind in the Town of Hartsville. Deputy Supervisor George Prior submitted his resignation Tuesday, effective immediately. Prior’s resignation follows that of former Supervisor Amy Emerson, who vacated her post effective Sept. 30. A special meeting has been scheduled for 7 p.m. today at the Town Hall. It was advertised in Wednesday’s Evening Tribune as an executive personnel meeting of the Hartsville town board. Prior’s resignation was confirmed by Clerk Kay Miles, who said Prior . . . Complete story »
Plan for 56 wind farms around airport
Robin Hood Airport has been notified about 56 wind farm proposals within a 20-mile radius of the terminal, aviation bosses have revealed. Airport chiefs have confirmed that 11 of the 56 schemes which they have been informed of since opening last year fall within the planning system and that they are objecting to five. The number of schemes put before aviation chiefs shows the move towards more environmentally-conscious ways of creating energy which will help Doncaster Council deliver its target . . . Complete story »
Coop part of wind farm project
Howell-Oregon Electric Cooperative announced Nov. 22 that the Wind Capitol Group, along with John Deere, Missouri’s electric cooperatives and local landowners will take part in a Missouri wind farm project. The project farm will be in northwest Missouri, along with two other wind farms. “In less than two years, Wind Capital Group, John Deere, Missouri’s rural electric cooperatives, and landowners will bring more than 150 megawatts of clean renewable wind energy to Missouri,” said Wind Capital Group President Tom Carnahan. . . . Complete story »
Finavera Renewables Collects Wind Data at Five Canadian Sites
Finavera Renewables Limited announces a further step in the development of five Canadian wind projects with the erection of meteorological towers on proposed wind power project sites in the Peace Region of British Columbia (BC). The company is collecting and analyzing wind speed and weather data from the towers in order to determine optimal sites for wind turbines, as well as the potential revenue generated from each project site. The meteorological tower installation program is key in the development of . . . Complete story »
