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- Offshore Wind Energy: Wind Energy Fact Sheet 1
- This paper provides a brief description of offshore wind technology, its economics and the amount of energy that can potentially be exploited in the UK. The UK Government expects offshore wind energy, together with onshore wind energy, to be a major contributor to its target to generate 10% of UK...
- White papers 2002-02-26
- Why Wind Power in the UK: Wind Energy Fact Sheet 2
- This paper discusses about wind power as a source of energy and provides an overview of UK Government policy on wind energy and other renewables. Wind energy is inherently sustainable; i.e. using it today does not have an ongoing negative impact on life in the future. It has a number...
- White papers 2002-02-26
- The Economics of Onshore Wind Energy: Wind Energy Fact Sheet 3
- This paper describes the factors which influence the costs of generating electricity from wind energy, and also how much they pay for it. Wind energy is different from many other forms of energy generation because the fuel, i.e. the wind, is free. Most of the costs of a wind farm...
- White papers 2002-02-26
- Wind Power: Environmental and Safety Issues - Wind Energy Fact Sheet 4
- As with all sectors of society, the wind energy industry has a duty to act responsibly, both towards the health and safety of individuals and in minimizing the impact of wind turbines on the environment. This paper addresses some of the major issues and public perceptions. Wind developers are required...
- White papers 2002-02-26
- A Summary of the Experience of Wind Energy Support Through the NFFO: Wind Energy Fact Sheet 6
- This paper provides details of the development of the wind energy market in the UK and the success of schemes supported under the Non-Fossil Fuel Obligation. The incentive for the UK Government to provide support for renewable energy technologies lies in their potential contribution to secure, diverse and sustainable energy...
- White papers 2002-02-26
- The UK Wind Resource: Wind Energy Fact Sheet 8
- The UK electricity network can be adapted to handle all the wind farms that we are likely to build in the foreseeable future. However, as more wind power is exploited it becomes necessary to increase the capacity to carry electricity between different regions of the UK and change the way...
- White papers 2002-02-26
- The International Market: Wind Energy Fact Sheet 9
- This paper reviews the current global market and manufacturing base for wind turbines. The principal value for most countries actively involved in implementing wind energy to date is the control or reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. Wind energy can also bring important advantages in reducing dependence on imported fuel supplies,...
- White papers 2002-02-26
- Where to Visit Wind Farms: Wind Energy Fact Sheet 10b
- At the end of 2000 there were 76 operating wind farms in the UK, with a total of 862 turbines providing a combined generation capacity of more than 408 Megawatts MW. Consistent with the availability of high-grade wind resource, the majority of the wind farms are segregated regionally in Cornwall,...
- White papers 2002-02-26
- Project Development: Wind Energy Fact Sheet 12
- This paper provides an overview of the key steps and issues that generally arise in the development of wind energy projects. The whole process, from site selection to initial build and operation, can take anything from one year to over five years, depending upon the developer, the availability of wind...
- White papers 2002-02-26
- Energy From Wind: An Explanation of Terms - Wind Energy Fact Sheet 13
- Many terms are used to describe the power and energy derived from wind turbines. This paper explains some of them and relates the electrical output to the energy that we consume. A prime aim of wind energy is to generate pollution-free electricity. The installed capacity tells us the potential output...
- White papers 2002-02-26
- Efficiency and Performance: Wind Energy Fact Sheet 14
- Many terms are used to describe the performance of wind turbines. This paper explains the important ones. The amount of power that a wind turbine generates depends on the wind speed at the time. The one technical context in which efficiency is applied to wind turbines is in the aerodynamic...
- White papers 2002-05-15
- Assessing the Potential of Wind Energy Projects
- The objective of this paper is to provide some initial guidance for people who may be considering installing a wind power project. It sets out some key points which should be considered in a preliminary feasibility study and economic assessment of a project. Prospective investors in wind power schemes must...
- White papers 2001-10-25
- A WTG System for Local Grid Supply Substitution: Stages to Implementation and Monitoring - Wind Resource Assessment, Carmichael Estate
- This paper highlighted a good wind resource on the estate and recommended using it to displace electricity purchased from the local utility. The paper presents the findings of the initial site assessment investigation prior to deployment of the turbine. This paper has identified the available wind energy resource of the...
- White papers 2001-08-06
- A WTG System for Local Grid Supply Substitution: Stages to Implementation and Monitoring
- This paper describes the test methods adopted and results obtained to assess the power performance and the audible noise emission from the turbine. The use of wind power as a contributor to the Public Electricity Supply Network has, in recent years, been widely publicized and a number of successful wind...
- White papers 2001-09-27
- Cumulative Effects of Wind Turbines: A Guide to Assessing the Cumulative Effects of Wind Energy Development
- This paper provides practical information and advice on how to carry out an assessment of the cumulative effects of on-shore wind energy development. It is aimed at developers, planners and all other stakeholders with an interest in the development of wind energy in the United Kingdom. Global concerns over the...
- White papers 2001-09-05
- Predicting Offshore Wind Energy Resources (Power)
- This paper provides details about the coming years, exploitation of offshore wind energy is set to play a central role in overall energy strategy by assisting EU member state governments to achieve their national greenhouse gas emission reduction targets both now and in the future, whilst continuing to meet the...
- White papers 2003-09-11
- Maximizing the Commercial Value of Wind Energy Through Forecasting
- This paper encapsulates about the aim of this project, initiated by the DTI, was to advise the electricity industry on the possibility of using weather forecasting to improve the commercial position of both inland and off-shore wind farms under the New Electricity Trading Arrangements NETA and to develop appropriate strategies...
- White papers 2001-09-04
- IMIS: Integrated Marine Installation System for Offshore Turbines
- This paper has been carried out on the Integrated Marine Installation System IMIS for offshore wind turbines. Wind power generation has become an established energy resource onshore. Offshore there are stronger, more consistent wind patterns and fewer public interface problems. However, there is a harsher, more dangerous environment where construction...
- White papers 2003-12-19
- Electricity Network Limitations on Large-Scale Deployment of Wind Energy
- The objective of the paper is to identify limitations to the large-scale deployment of wind energy in the UK presented by the existing electrical networks in England, Wales and Scotland. The paper is based on the assumption that if the Government's target of 10% electricity generation to be from renewable...
- White papers 2000-04-11
- Electrical Network Limitations on Large-Scale Deployment of Offshore Wind Energy
- The overall aim of this paper is to investigate the limitations presented by the existing electricity networks in England, Wales and Scotland to the large scale deployment of offshore wind energy. Offshore wind energy is expected to have a number of advantages over onshore wind energy, such as higher wind...
- White papers 2001-06-15
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