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Wind Power News: Cyprus
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'We have spent too much money to stop now'
Vandals took to wind masts at the weekend, causing over £200,00 worth of damage but wind energy companies say they won’t be deterred. Wind energy companies say wind farms in the area of Ayios Theodoros wind , despite the vandalism that saw monitoring equipment destroyed. The wind masts have been set up in the area to measure and evaluate wind speeds in the area. Vandals cut the cables that supported the masts, resulting in the destruction of the devices. Owner . . . Complete story »
Cyprus to get windfarms
A Greek company has announced its local subsidiary had won production licenses to build new windparks in Cyprus, following last week’s EU energy report that showed the island fell short in the area of developing Renewable Energy Sources (RES). Ch.Rokas ABEE’s subsidiary Rokas Aeoliki Cyprus Ltd will build four new windpower parks in Cyprus, giving a total power of 179.4 MW. According to reports the €200 million project will be built in two stages. The first will include the construction of . . . Complete story »
Wind power locations need careful choosing
Birdlife Cyprus has expressed concern for the safety of millions of birds after the government last week announced the licensing of 23 wind farms across the island. The organisation’s manager, Martin Hellicar told the Mail that there are plans for 505 turbines in total at a cost of several million pounds. “Most will be in Larnaca due to the town’s topography and geographical location,” he explained. “BirdLife Cyprus is not opposed to wind power per se. But in the current . . . Complete story »
