Seasonal generation by source and total consumption

Seasonal electricity generation by source and total consumption in USA, 2022, relative to their respective January values - notable mismatch of wind and demand - graph from the Brookings Institution
http://dlvr.it/SnDXhP

Death of a Wind Farm #MN

[Summary] The Nobles wind farm has already been repowered after just 12 years in service. Repowering wind projects allows them to requalify for the wind Production Tax Credit (PTC), which expires after the first 10 years of a project’s life [“The primary motivations for partial repowering have been to re-qualify for the PTC” —U.S. Department of Energy (Land-Based Wind Market Report: 2022 Edition). Data from the U.S. Department of Energy shows that the wind facilities repowered in 2021 ranged in . . .
http://dlvr.it/Sn9wPM

Wind Power: A Lawyer’s Guide to Representing Landowners

Wind power is a clean and increasingly cost-competitive source of electric energy. With policy makers and the public at large demanding cleaner alternatives to fossil energy, the construction of wind turbines has increased in recent years. With this trend expected to continue, many landowners—particularly those who own agricultural land—may have the opportunity to grant developers limited access to their property to construct wind turbines. There are numerous legal considerations regarding the siting, permitting, construction, and operation of a wind power . . .
http://dlvr.it/Sn7BVP

They’re Not Green Episode 1 #CA

After 25 years of wind turbine farms in the USA there is little CO2 reduction. Scientific data show that by 2020 Wind Power will have little effect on C02 reduction on the global scale. Episodes 7–10 are no longer available. Episode 2 Episode 3 Episode 4 Episode 5 Episode 6
http://dlvr.it/Sn498p

Wind Power: A Lawyer’s Guide to Representing Landowners

Wind power is a clean and increasingly cost-competitive source of electric energy. With policy makers and the public at large demanding cleaner alternatives to fossil energy, the construction of wind turbines has increased in recent years. With this trend expected to continue, many landowners—particularly those who own agricultural land—may have the opportunity to grant developers limited access to their property to construct wind turbines. There are numerous legal considerations regarding the siting, permitting, construction, and operation of a wind power . . .
http://dlvr.it/Sn19zQ

They’re Not Green Episode 1 #CA

After 25 years of wind turbine farms in the USA there is little CO2 reduction. Scientific data show that by 2020 Wind Power will have little effect on C02 reduction on the global scale. Episodes 7–10 are no longer available. Episode 2 Episode 3 Episode 4 Episode 5 Episode 6
http://dlvr.it/SmyM17

Landowners Guide: Do I Have a Wind Developer Contract Unknowingly? #USA

This letter is VERY important for you and everyone to read. I would hurry as Developer “legally” could do what they want on your property, like tearing up roads, cutting down trees, etc. Hopefully, your renewable contract can be VOID and VOIDABLE, yet could be complicated. Landowner Buyer (Surprise Wind Contract) with Realtor Representation You should be able to get your “unknown” Developer contract from your title company and/or county courthouse. Landowner (LO), you will need to know 1) the duration . . .
http://dlvr.it/Smq0Rh

Landowners Guide: Do I Have a Wind Developer Contract Unknowingly? #USA

This letter is VERY important for you and everyone to read. I would hurry as Developer “legally” could do what they want on your property, like tearing up roads, cutting down trees, etc. Hopefully, your renewable contract can be VOID and VOIDABLE, yet could be complicated. Landowner Buyer (Surprise Wind Contract) with Realtor Representation You should be able to get your “unknown” Developer contract from your title company and/or county courthouse. Landowner (LO), you will need to know 1) the duration . . .
http://dlvr.it/SmhqwY

Störungs- und Unfallereignissen an Windkraftanlagen #DEU

Malfunctions and accidents at wind turbines in Germany The list does not claim to be complete or correct for the system types/manufacturers. Liste erhebt keinen Anspruch auf Vollständigkeit bzw. Richtigkeit der Anlagentypen/Hersteller. Download original document: “Unfallliste 2023-04-14”
http://dlvr.it/SmdsNv

Infrasound and its impact on people

«Wind energy installations … generate acoustic waves and vibrations in the infrasound range. Research results have shown that this infrasound radiation has a significant impact on the environment, worsens ecology and has negative consequences for the health of living beings and, in particular, people who live and work near industrial wind turbines. Effects such as emotional/psychological disorders and sleep disturbances/failures, headaches, fatigue, decreased concentration and impact on quality of life are caused by local residence of wind energy facilities.» Volodymyr . . .
http://dlvr.it/SmdlGF

Large-scale effects of offshore wind farms on seabirds of high conservation concern #DEU

[abstract] The North Sea is a key area worldwide for the installation of offshore wind farms (OWFs). We analysed data from multiple sources to quantify the effects of OWFs on seabirds from the family Gaviidae (loons) in the German North Sea. The distribution and abundance of loons changed substantially from the period before to the period after OWF construction. Densities of loons were significantly reduced at distances of up to 9–12 km from the OWF footprints. Abundance declined by 94% . . .
http://dlvr.it/SmZHSX

Störungs- und Unfallereignissen an Windkraftanlagen #DEU

Malfunctions and accidents at wind turbines in Germany The list does not claim to be complete or correct for the system types/manufacturers. Liste erhebt keinen Anspruch auf Vollständigkeit bzw. Richtigkeit der Anlagentypen/Hersteller. Download original document: “Unfallliste 2023-04-14”
http://dlvr.it/SmY2Bj

Infrasound and its impact on people

«Wind energy installations … generate acoustic waves and vibrations in the infrasound range. Research results have shown that this infrasound radiation has a significant impact on the environment, worsens ecology and has negative consequences for the health of living beings and, in particular, people who live and work near industrial wind turbines. Effects such as emotional/psychological disorders and sleep disturbances/failures, headaches, fatigue, decreased concentration and impact on quality of life are caused by local residence of wind energy facilities.» Volodymyr . . .
http://dlvr.it/SmXxsc

Large-scale effects of offshore wind farms on seabirds of high conservation concern #DEU

[abstract] The North Sea is a key area worldwide for the installation of offshore wind farms (OWFs). We analysed data from multiple sources to quantify the effects of OWFs on seabirds from the family Gaviidae (loons) in the German North Sea. The distribution and abundance of loons changed substantially from the period before to the period after OWF construction. Densities of loons were significantly reduced at distances of up to 9–12 km from the OWF footprints. Abundance declined by 94% . . .
http://dlvr.it/SmTjVt

Death of a Wind Farm #MN

[Summary] The Nobles wind farm has already been repowered after just 12 years in service. Repowering wind projects allows them to requalify for the wind Production Tax Credit (PTC), which expires after the first 10 years of a project’s life [“The primary motivations for partial repowering have been to re-qualify for the PTC” —U.S. Department of Energy (Land-Based Wind Market Report: 2022 Edition). Data from the U.S. Department of Energy shows that the wind facilities repowered in 2021 ranged in . . .
http://dlvr.it/SmNknd

Death of a Wind Farm #MN

[Summary] The Nobles wind farm has already been repowered after just 12 years in service. Repowering wind projects allows them to requalify for the wind Production Tax Credit (PTC), which expires after the first 10 years of a project’s life [“The primary motivations for partial repowering have been to re-qualify for the PTC” —U.S. Department of Energy (Land-Based Wind Market Report: 2022 Edition). Data from the U.S. Department of Energy shows that the wind facilities repowered in 2021 ranged in . . .
http://dlvr.it/SmGsSf

The extent of windfarm infrastructures on recognised European blanket bogs #EUR #GBR

Abstract. Peatland environments are the Earth’s largest terrestrial carbon store and have the potential to act as carbon sinks. However, the development of windfarms on peatlands is affecting their morphology, hydrology, ground-level climate conditions, carbon functions and vegetation, and long-term consequences still need to be assessed. Blanket bogs are a rare type of ombrotrophic peatland that are typical of oceanic areas with high precipitation and low temperatures. Their distribution has been mapped across Europe, where they are mainly located on . . .
http://dlvr.it/SmD64M