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Rolling hills, rocky crags

Monday, 17 June 2013 By Peter Herbert Meier, Regensburg On minor mountain ranges weather conditions are frequently rough, making it difficult to find a suitable wind-power site. The past few years have shown that planni...

UK Energy Minister launches new offshore wind investment agency

Monday, 17 June 2013 Robin Whitlock

The new Offshore Wind Investment Organisation (OWIO) will aim to boost levels of investment and further stimulate job creation in the UK offshore wind industry

Lithuania

Nelja Energia opens Lithuania’s largest wind farm

Monday, 17 June 2013 Robin Whitlock

The Ciuteliai wind farm in Lithuania is the country’s largest wind energy project with a capacity of 39.1MW

“Once in a Generation” opportunity could slip away warns RenewableUK

Friday, 14 June 2013 Robin Whitlock

A report published by RenewableUK and The Crown Estate has urged the UK to grasp the current opportunity offered by offshore wind to attract major companies into the country

Lloyds Register sets new standard for offshore wind farms

Friday, 14 June 2013 Robin Whitlock

New rules, class notation and guidance notes have been released by Lloyds Register for wind turbine installation and maintenance, including vessels and lifeboats

German ministry approves Kaikas offshore wind farm

Friday, 14 June 2013 Robin Whitlock

The Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency (BSH) has approved the Kaikas offshore wind farm located in the North Sea

Global Wind Day organizers seek to put pressure on G8 leaders

Thursday, 13 June 2013 Dan McCue Global Wind Day, the five year old annual even jointly organised by the European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) and the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC), will be observed Saturday with an extra empha...