The world’s first offshore wind farm is retiring ‘DONG Energy has decided to retire “Vindeby”, the world’s first offshore wind farm, which 25 years ago marked the birth of the offshore wind industry. Today, offshore wind is a recognised and proven renewable energy technology, and the offshore wind turbines harvest the energy from the wind, […]
One might also ask about the environmental challenges ……. The Carbon Trust has launched a series of tenders to assess technology challenges associated with floating offshore wind. The Carbon Trust has launched a series of tenders to assess technology challenges associated with floating offshore wind. The studies are part of a joint industry project supported […]
According to a report published today, measures to cut down underwater noise could reduce the negative impact that offshore wind power development has on harbour porpoise populations in UK waters. The research, conducted by SMRU Consulting exclusively for WWF-UK, used noise reduction scenarios to identify the benefits of reducing noise by set amounts, against a baseline […]
Three articles RSPB sets out their vision for offshore renewables Appeals against RSPB decision in Scotland Dong pull out of Humber Energy Park RSPB calls for UK Government support for ‘deep water’ renewable energy Leading environmental organisation RSPB is calling for a renewed commitment by the UK Government to renewable energy the day after the UK […]