New energy bill in Austin, Texas set to create solar PV boom
Recently approved legislation in Austin, Texas (United States (US)) is set to significantly increase the city’s energy producing capacity from solar photovoltaics (PV). The target is to produce an additional 800 Megawatts (MW) from both domestic and large-scale solar PV developments, with a proposed 200 MW from domestic solar by…
Weather radar & wind turbines: An increasing concern for developers
About Weather Radar Weather radar (also known as meteorological radar) are used around the world to monitor and predict weather. They are invaluable for day-to-day forecasting as well as detecting extreme storms and even monitoring climate change. Europe operates more than 200 weather radar …
Germany achieves renewable energy record
Germany has a strong commitment to renewable energy, and 2014 has seen a record broken for renewable energy use. It has been reported that Germany was able to produce an impressive 31% of its energy from renewable sources in the first half of 2014. Non-hydro renewable usage was at 27%…
The stealth blade solution: how France is taking lead
For many years the wind farm radar issue has prevented wind developments from being built. In some instances, planning permission can be granted with radar conditions that are almost impossible to overcome, either economically or technologically. However, is the introduction of ‘stealth’ blades to a wind farm in France about…
Wind Energy Hamburg presentation: Managing impact on DFS radio navigation
Chairman, Mike Watson, will be conducting a presentation about managing the impact of wind turbines on DVOR radio navigation beacons at the upcoming Wind Energy Hamburg event. The Presentation Titled: “Managing the impact of wind turbines on DFS radio navigation in Schleswig Holstein”, the talk draws upon the recent news…
Reducing Aviation Navigation Aid Numbers
There are plans in the UK, Europe and the USA to reduce the numbers of ground based navigation aids for aviation with increasing use of space-based aids for en-route navigation. In Europe such as proposal was put forward by EUROCONTROL in 2008. Similar plans have been announced in the US…
Pager Power radar analysis results accepted in Scottish wind turbine appeal
Results of a free online radar line of sight tool have been dismissed in favour of the conclusions from analysis performed by Pager Power and other relevant companies. The result is that a single wind turbine development in Scotland has been granted planning permission. The Project The appeal over the…
South, East or West: How should I orientate my solar panels?
How should I orientate my solar panels? The usual answer would be north–south; and this is how the vast majority of solar panels in the UK, Germany and elsewhere have been installed. However, recent news suggests that solar panels should be considered facing east-west. Solar panels can produce solar reflections, commonly…
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