| Is wind energy really affordable? |
| Alternative Energy - Wind Power |
| Monday, 22 June 2009 14:30 |
Should the case of Spain cause worries?Two recent decisions by the Spanish government regarding wind energy have highlighted concerns about the affordability of this sector. The first decision was to create a special fund for the €10 billion government deficit originating from wind energy incentives. The second decision was to end the complete autonomy of the regions in licensing wind projects. These decisions were taken to avoid exceeding the target capacity of 20,155 MW under the government incentives currently in force. Via agreements with the regions, the wind industry was already projecting 41,000 MW. Such a figure would be unaffordable for the government if the current regimen of incentives is left in place. The new national registration of wind projects will also force wind developers to give priority to the most profitable wind sites nationwide, instead of considering projects only on a regional basis. The Spanish government’s measures provoked a lively discussion on Power Globe and other Internet forums. Can Spain still be regarded as a textbook example of renewable energy promotion, or is the country on the edge of a bankruptcy due to excessive investments in wind? |
The problem with wind power in the UK: increased dependence on fossil fuels The BBC News science section has an interesting sketch of the different ways in which Europe"s wind power potential and costs are tied to different regional circumstances. Simon Cox asks what happens when the wind doesn"t blow, and compares the... Read more Wind Power | | Saturday, 6 September 2008 |
Farmers reap the wind - and profits Canberra TimesTuesday 5/8/2008 Page: 3Contentious wind farms worth hundreds of millions of dollars are offering farmers and drought stricken rural communities a fresh income stream. Work has started on a$ 100 million wind farm near Crookwell, and a planning application... Read more Wind Power | | Augustonday, 25 August 2008 |
Tick for city turbines - Support for green measures Hobart MercuryFriday 19/6/2009 Page: 7A PROPOSAL to erect wind turbines on two Hobart buildings has been greeted as a sign of things to come. Architects and sustainability experts have generally welcomed the proposal as an example of increasing environmental awareness.... Read more Wind Power | | Wednesday, 24 June 2009 |
Five Weird-Ass Wind Turbines We"re starting to get used to wind turbines...not just the idea of getting a significant portion of our energy from the breeze, but also to their form on the horizon. But while the traditional tri-blade has its advantages, there are... Read more Wind Power | | Sunday, 7 September 2008 |
Wind holds promise of work for thousands AustralianThursday 18/6/2009 Page: 2ONCE an oddity, the sight of giant windmills harvesting the breeze is set to increasingly become a normal part of the landscape as Australia seeks green energy alternatives. The world"s cheapest renewable energy source, which also boasts... Read more Wind Power | | Wednesday, 24 June 2009 |
Energy Ball Makes Wind Turbines Look Cool The Energy Ball definitely looks like one of the coolest wind turbines out there, and it is intended for residential homes, which makes it extra cool. The Energy Ball utilizes the Venturi effect, a measurement of pressure created by... Read more Wind Power | | Friday, 5 September 2008 |
Wind Generator Plans - Build a Wind Generator TodayIf you"re considering getting a wind generator installed to help conserve energy and save money on your energy bills each month, why not build one instead? By building one on your own, you can save more money, therefore you reap... Read more Wind Power | | TUSEDAY, 19 August 2008 |
How to Make a Wind Generator - Save Cash On Your Power Bill Too!Alternative energy (such as wind and solar energy) is becoming more and more popular these days. With the whole world turning to the "going green" movement, alternative energy has began to go mainstream, with people all over looking to start... Read more Wind Power | | Thursday, 7 August 2008 |
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