Energy

Wind turbine noise – a pilot study in India

In the context of achieving a national set target of 60 GW by 2022, a study was carried out in Kayathar, Tuticorin district, Tamil Nadu, India on noise propagation from wind turbines. Acoustic and non-acoustic parameters were measured according to IEC 61400-11 at wind speeds of 4–13 and 0.7–8.6 m/s. 

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Publication Date: 
10/08/2016
G. Arivukkodi, S. Kanmani, S. Gomathinayagam
Current Science
111
3
492-499
Tags:
Turbines, Wind Energy, Noise Pollution, Tamil Nadu, Tuticorin, Renewable Energy
Energy

Policy for Repowering of the Wind Power Projects

Ministry of New & Renewable Energy releases the Policy for Repowering of the Wind Power Projects for information of the stakeholders and general public. Objective of the Repowering Policy is to promote optimum utilisation of wind energy resources by creating facilitative framework for repowering.

Publication Date: 
05/08/2016
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
Tags:
Wind Energy, Turbines, India, Energy Policy, Renewable Energy
Energy

Gujarat Wind Power Policy, 2016

The environmental benefits of wind energy as an alternative for conventional energy sources are clear and compelling. With an aim to entail a more conducive policy & investment framework to spur more competition and private sector participation for development of wind projects.

Publication Date: 
02/08/2016
Government of Gujarat
Tags:
Wind Energy, Energy Policy, Gujarat, Turbines, Renewable Energy, Electricity
Energy

The European offshore wind industry: Key trends and statistics 2016

The European offshore wind industry attracted a record €14 billion in new investments during the first six months of 2016. Seven projects reached final investment decision this year, financing a total of 3.7GW of new capacity. The UK accounted for nearly three-quarters of the new investments.

Publication Date: 
27/07/2016
WindEurope
Tags:
Wind Energy, Turbines, Industry, Statistics, Europe, Finance
Energy

Supply chain, port infrastructure and logistics study for offshore wind development in Gujarat and Tamil Nadu

The Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) launched a new report: “Supply Chain, Port Infrastructure and Logistics Study” for offshore wind development in the states of Gujarat and Tamil Nadu in India. This study is a significant step forward in preparing a roadmap for offshore wind power in India by the GWEC led FOWIND consortium.

Publication Date: 
29/06/2016
Global Wind Energy Council
Tags:
Wind Energy, Industry, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, India, Turbines, Ports, Infrastructure Development
Energy

Supply chain, port infrastructure and logistics study for offshore wind development in Gujarat and Tamil Nadu

The Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) launched a new report: “Supply Chain, Port Infrastructure and Logistics Study” for offshore wind development in the states of Gujarat and Tamil Nadu in India. This study is a significant step forward in preparing a roadmap for offshore wind power in India by the GWEC led FOWIND consortium.

Publication Date: 
29/06/2016
Global Wind Energy Council
Tags:
Wind Energy, Industry, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, India, Turbines, Ports, Infrastructure Development
Natural Disasters

Global distribution of winter lightning: a threat to wind turbines and aircraft

Lightning is one of the major threats to multimegawatt wind turbines and a concern for modern aircraft due to the use of lightweight composite materials. Both wind turbines and aircraft can initiate lightning, and very favorable conditions for lightning initiation occur in winter thunderstorms. Moreover, winter thunderstorms are characterized by a relatively high production of very energetic lightning. This paper reviews the different types of lightning interactions and summarizes the well-known winter thunderstorm areas.

Publication Date: 
21/06/2016
J. Montanyà, F. Fabró, O. van der Velde & et al
Natural Hazards and Earth System Sciences
16
1465–1472
Tags:
Storms, Turbines, Air Transport, Japan, Europe, N C America, Canada, United States Of America (US), Indian Ocean
Energy

The power to change: solar and wind cost reduction potential to 2025

Increasing economies of scale, more competitive supply chains and further technological improvements will continue reducing the costs of solar and wind power. The same factors will also boost the availability of these key renewable power sources at night and in varying weather conditions.

Publication Date: 
15/06/2016
International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)
Tags:
Solar Energy, Wind Energy, Solar Concentrating Power, Turbines, Electricity, Cost Benefit Analysis, India, Global
Wildlife

Porpoises could derail world's biggest offshore wind farm

Plans for the world’s biggest offshore wind farm have been thrown into doubt over fears the noise of building it will disturb porpoises.

Publication Date: 
06/06/2016
Telegraph (United Kingdom)
Tags:
Wildlife, Fisheries, Wind Energy, Endangered Species, Noise Pollution, Marine Ecosystems, Turbines, United Kingdom (UK)
Energy

Draft Guidelines for Development of Onshore Wind Power Projects

To ensure healthy and orderly growth of wind power sector in the country, Ministry had issued revised guidelines for onshore wind power projects in June 1996. Clarifications and modification in these guidelines are being issued by the Ministry from time to time.

Publication Date: 
12/05/2016
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
Tags:
Wind Energy, Turbines, India, Renewable Energy

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