Green Energy

Individual Wind Turbines

Admin — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 10:22:11 +0000

Wherever they may be located, wind farms are now being seen as the modern equivalent to the old coal power plant. Scores of wind turbines all working in unison can now be seen both on and offshore throughout the world, but a wind turbine does not need a friend to be useful.

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Offshore Wind Farms

Admin — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 10:21:43 +0000

While we may all have seen wind farms on grassy fields, the most likely place for wind farms to really come into their full efficacy is out to sea. Off shore wind farms are becoming more common, and many experts predict they are the future of wind power.

The Benefits of Wind Energy

Admin — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 10:20:45 +0000

Wind turbines – white structures with three or more blades which are used to generate electricity from the wind – are one of the most efficient methods of generating renewable energy. This is simple fact, and the continued development and licencing of turbines is further testament to this.

Would Solar Power Save You Money?

Admin — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 10:19:04 +0000

You’ve probably heard it all before; solar power is the answer to the world’s energy crisis, and what’s more installing solar panels in and on your home will save you money on energy bills. With utility bills, particularly electricity, increasing all the time – it’s no wonder that more and more people are seeking alternatives.

Onshore Wind Farms

Admin — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 10:21:58 +0000

A wind farm is an area which is host to several wind turbines, sometimes up to 100 individual turbines at a time. Rather than working as individual turbines, all of the energy collected by these wind farms is grouped into one larger generator of electricity; making such developments the power plant of the modern era.

The Disadvantages of Solar Power

Admin — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 10:20:16 +0000

We all constantly hear how good solar power is, but one cannot present a convincing argument without looking at both sides of the story. While solar power has many benefits, it also has its drawbacks.

What is a Wind Turbine?

Admin — Sun, 02 Jan 2011 10:20:31 +0000

Dotted across landscapes throughout the world, one can now see small, stick-thin structures with three spokes poking out from the central column. These structures are alarming, and almost sinister, the first time you see them. The world now recognises them as wind turbines, and their presence in the modern world is becoming more apparent.

Solar Power: Expensive, But Worth It

Admin — Sat, 01 Jan 2011 10:20:05 +0000

You may have noticed that over recent years, more and more companies are springing up and advertising solar panels. This, in turn, has lead to more people installing solar panels on their homes – so you may be wondering if this is the move for you.

The Forgotten Environmental Effect of Wind Turbines

Admin — Fri, 31 Dec 2010 10:21:30 +0000

When people talk of the environmental effect of wind turbines and wind power, they often forget to mention the problems wind turbines cause to local wildlife. Birds are an obvious problem to wind turbines; as many turbines are erected at cruising level for birds, many ecological campaigners were convinced bird fatalities would increase due to intereference from turbines.

Wind Turbines and ‘Shadow Flicker’

Admin — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 10:21:20 +0000

If you do not live near a wind turbine, it is unlikely you will have ever heard the term ‘shadow flicker’ in everyday usage. The problem however is being discussed fervently by those who reside near onshore wind farms, and the matter is having to be settled by the courts in some cases.