A county in New Jersey unanimously voted against an offshore wind farm proposed along its coastline, citing the development’s potential negative environmental and tourism impact. The Cape May Board of Commissioners voted (pdf) 4–0 this week on an ordinance opposing farms that are being developed by a Denmark-based firm, Orsted, under its Ocean Wind 1…
ANALYSIS: The True Cost of Energy Generated From Wind Turbines
Claims of wind power being pro-environment often do not consider the damaging effects these projects can have on wildlife and ecosystems, thus hiding the “true cost” of such initiatives. Wind power projects can threaten birds that fly within their vicinity and trigger a decline in their population; it can harm marine life due to noise…
Wind Power Is UK’s Biggest Electricity Source for 1st Time
Wind turbines have generated more electricity than gas for the first time in the UK, figures show. Research from Imperial College London reveals almost a third, or 32.4 percent, of the country’s electricity was generated by on and offshore wind farms in the first quarter of the year. Gas-fired powered stations delivered 31.7 percent. The…
‘Wind Power Fails on Every Count’: Oxford Scientist Explains the Math
Wind power has been historically and scientifically unreliable, claims an Oxford University mathematician and physicist, with his calculations revealing the government to be pursuing a “bluster of windfarm politics” while discarding numerical evidence. After the decision to cut down on fossil fuels was made at the 2015 United Nations Climate Change Conference in Paris, the “instinctive…
UK Renewables Generated More Electricity Than Gas This Winter, Think Tank Claims
British-based renewables generated more electricity than gas this winter, an energy think tank has claimed. According to the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU), between Oct. 1, 2022, and Feb. 28, 2023, power generated by wind, hydro, and solar reached 47 terawatt hours (TWh), slightly exceeding the electricity generated by gas over the same period….
Renewable Power Projects Slow in US Over High Costs and Community Opposition
January 26, 2023
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The installation of wind and solar power projects is slowing down in the United States, with some projects being canceled over persistent cost issues and community animosity. New utility-scale solar installations are estimated to have fallen by 40 percent in 2022 compared to the previous year, according to a report from research firm Wood Mackenzie….
Wind Turbine Failures Becoming More Frequent, Wind Power Costs Rise as Wildlife Affected Negatively
Wind turbines across the United States have been failing more frequently in recent times, triggering concerns about additional costs resulting from such failures as well as their impact on wind-power projects. Offshore wind farms, deployed in the name of environmentalism, are now seen as disastrous for ocean life. Some turbine failure include the one in…
Feds Lease First Offshore Wind Sites on California Coast
December 9, 2022
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The U.S. government held its first-ever lease sale for offshore wind energy development rights off the coast of California Dec. 7, drawing more than $757 million in high bids from five companies. In all, 43 companies bid for the chance to build massive floating wind turbines in two regions: Morro Bay in central California and Humboldt…
Renewable Energy Capacity to Nearly Double Over 5 Years: Report
December 6, 2022
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The world’s renewable energy capacity will jump by almost 75 percent in the next five years, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said on Tuesday, as countries turn to solar and wind power to curb their reliance on fossil fuels. This rapid growth, representing nearly 2,400 gigawatts of added capacity from 2022 to 2027, significantly exceeds…
UK Power Prices Surge Amid Collapse of Wind Power
November 29, 2022
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A sudden fall in wind output triggered a spike in power prices in the United Kingdom, the world’s second-largest market for offshore wind power. At the Epex Spot SE, some hourly power contracts rose above £1,200 ($1,445.92) per megawatt-hour on Tuesday, according to Bloomberg. Power prices for the 7:30–8:00 p.m. slot on Monday traded at…
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