wind energy News
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DOL`s recommendations for OSHA site-specific targeting, suspicious circus death, U.S. wind energy milestone and more on EHS This Week
On this week's edition of EHS This Week we've got the week's top stories in environment, health and safety news: The DOL's Inspector General calling for changes to OSHA's Site-Specific Targeting Program. MSHA's interesting training partnership. The U.S. reaching a milestone in wind energy and more. Remember to write us with your suggestions, questions and comments at paul@ehsthisweek.com. ...
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Cost-efficient and environmentally friendly wind energy
Gearbox failure is the primary reason for downtime in a wind turbine and is extremely costly to replace. One of the main and most damaging causes of gearbox failure is ferrous metal contamination under 10 microns in size which leads to bearing failure. Metal contamination, the primary contaminant produced by gear wear, suspends in the lubrication oil causing premature bearing failure as it ...
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High-Resolution German - Saxony DTM Models - Now in windPRO
A high-resolution digital terrain model (DTM) for the German Bundesland of Saxony (Sachsen) is now released as a part of the online data services for users of windPRO 3.3. This dataset originates from detailed annual laser-scans of Saxony – years 2008-2019. Here, the native DTM grid resolution is at 1m or 2m. For such DTM data to be workable for the larger domains analysed in wind energy ...
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COP19 Warsaw Climate Change Conference Press Briefing
Click the Link to watch the REN Alliance Press Briefing at the COP19 Warsaw Renewables working together - 100% Renewables possible Warsaw Climate Change Conference - November 2013 Video Length: 29 Minutes 20 Seconds International Hydropower Association, International Solar Energy Society, World Wind Energy Association, World Bioenergy Association: Renewables working together - 100% ...
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Popular TV Programme trusts XL2 for Noise Monitoring of Wind Farms
Eco Eye, Irelands longest running and most successful environmental documentary series recently turned their attention to Wind Energy using the XL2 sound level meter and weather protected microphone to monitor noise from one of Irelands largest wind farms. In the episode broadcast on the 10th February titled ‘Greening our Electricity’ the renowned Irish journalist Duncan Stuart ...
By NTi Audio AG
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Limpet set for big impact at EWEA
Limpet Technology have produced their biggest ever exhibition stand to showcase the Limpet™ at Europe’s premier wind energy conference and exhibition, EWEA 2011. The Limpet™ is the world’s only fully integrated multi-functional height safety system, providing fall prevention, unique climb assist technology (Intelligent Climb Assist™), rapid rescue and evacuation ...
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EU Parliament fails to fix carbon market – EU must act
"The European Parliament today voted against repairing the collapsing carbon market", said Rémi Gruet, Senior Climate Advisor of the European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) in Brussels. "MEPs have voted against the polluter pays principle and putting a market-oriented price on carbon emissions". "This makes the ETS irrelevant in Europe’s bid to reduce the use of fossil fuels. The ...
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Determination of Wind Velocity and Wind Direction with the PCE-WL 1 Wind Recorder
PCE Instruments UK has recently added the new PCE-WL 1 wind recorder to its range of products. The PCE-WL 1 wind recorder is a measuring instrument which measures and records wind velocity over a long period. Thanks to the power supply via batteries, it can be used in mobile applications. Since wind power energy is a cost intensive investment, it is important to know how much wind energy is to ...
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Workplace deaths up in one outlying state, OSHA launches new wind safety team, and lots more on EHS This Week
On this week's edition of EHS This Week we've got the week's top stories in environment, health and safety news: Though U.S. workplace fatalities down, one state belies that trend. Find out which. OSHA is fired-up about safety in the wind energy industry. Learn what they've done. A new report builds the economic case for offshore wind power. Remember to write us with your suggestions, ...
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BOEM Publishes EA for Commercial Wind Lease Issuance and Site Assessment Activities on the Atlantic Outer Continental Shelf Offshore New York for a 30-day Public Comment Period
On June 6, 2016, BOEM published the Environmental Assessment for Commercial Wind Lease Issuance and Site Assessment Activities on the Atlantic Outer Continental Shelf Offshore New York (EA) for a 30-day public comment period. In response to stakeholder requests, BOEM is now extending the public comment period. The original comment deadline, set for July 6, has been extended until July 13, 2016. ...
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Canada Backs Away From Kyoto Protocol Commitment
OTTAWA, Ontario, Canada, November 22, 2006 (ENS) - Canada cannot meet its greenhouse gas reduction commitments under the Kyoto Protocol, so Environment Canada is proceeding with a rapid roll out of new regulations that will postpone action on regulating these emissions until at least 2010. Yet Canada has ratified the Protocol to the UN Climate Convention and is legally bound to cut ...
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Workshop: Wind Power and Biodiversity
The documentation of the workshop “Wind Power and Biodiversity: Tools to Measure, Avoid and Compensate Impacts” held on June 29, 2012 in Lisbon is now available. About 40 participants discussed how impacts on biodiversity by wind energy projects could be decreased. The speakers showed the participants practical solutions to real world problems. The workshop was organised together with ...
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ENSR to prepare environmental impact statement on landmark Wyoming wind project
ENSR has been selected by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to prepare the environmental impact statement (EIS) for a major new wind energy project proposed by the Power Company of Wyoming. ENSR, a leading environmental services firm, is part of AECOM, a global provider of professional technical and management support services. The Power Company of Wyoming filed right-of-way applications with ...
By AECOM
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Biffa chief executive stands down
Chief executive of Biffa Andre Horbach has stepped down after two years in the role. Horback was appointed Biffa chief executive in June 2008, after leaving his post as chief executive of global wind energy firm Suzlon Energy. When Horbach took over from interim chief executive William Woodburn, Woodburn said: “One of my most important responsibilities at Biffa has been to search for the right ...
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Internship: Data Scientist
Sereema is a disruptive international player of the energy transition. Our goal is to help wind energy gain momentum and competitiveness. We help investors and operators boost production of their wind farms through innovative digital tools combined with IoT technology. Our subscription solution is already operational all over Europe and just starting in the USA. We're offering an internship in ...
By Sereema
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Large Wind Tunnel Commences Build
A new large 1m x 1m wind tunnel has commenced build at the companies Shoreham Airport facility. Adding to the exisiting UKAS accredited wind tunnel, the new facility will comprise of a 100 kW fan and selectable open or closed jet test section, capable of calibrating larger rotating cup type anemometers, flow visualisation of motorsport components and general research and development ...
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Made for wind turbines - Ventus Ultrasonic anemometer
Abraham from Lufft USA showed Windpower Engineering and Development people on the AWEA Windpower 2014 exhibition the Ventus Ultrasonic Wind Sensor, which detects windspeed, as well as wind quality. Ventus-UMB for wind energy applications | Wind/flow Extremely precise and maintenancefree measurement of wind speed, wind direction and air pressure as well as calculation of acoustic virtual ...
By OTT HydroMet
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Icebreaker Windpower Meets Federal Clean Water Standards: Ohio EPA
The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a Section 401 water quality certificate of approval to Icebreaker Windpower Inc., confirming that the proposed offshore wind project complies with federal standards relating to water pollution, the developer says. The Ohio EPA has been delegated the authority to administer and enforce the federal Clean Water Act. It issues water quality ...
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InterContinental New York Barclay Hotel energizes with 100% wind
Sterling Planet, Inc. announced today that the InterContinental New York Barclay, New York City's landmark historic hotel, is now supporting 100 percent wind energy. Sterling Planet, a leading renewable energy provider, supplies the 685-room luxury hotel with wind energy through renewable energy certificates (RECs).The Barclay is among the first New York hotels to source 100% wind energy. ...
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InterContinental New York Barclay Hotel energizes with 100% wind broad sustainability initiatives show hotel`s `Triple Bottom Line` commitment
Sterling Planet, Inc. announced today that the InterContinental New York Barclay, New York City's landmark historic hotel, is now supporting 100 percent wind energy. Sterling Planet, a leading renewable energy provider, supplies the 685-room luxury hotel with wind energy through renewable energy certificates (RECs).The Barclay is among the first New York hotels to source 100% wind energy. ...
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