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September 12, 2021

Resource and waste quantification scenarios for wind turbine decommissioning in the United Kingdom

Abstract Wind power produces more electricity than any other form of renewable energy in the United Kingdom (UK) and plays a key role in decarbonisation of the grid. Although wind energy is seen as a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels, there are still several environmental impacts associated with all stages Read more…

By SAS Volunteer, 10 months ago

Peeblesshire wind farm proposals are ‘intrusive’, meeting hears – Peeblesshire News

CONCERN has been voiced that a proposed wind farm in Peeblesshire will be “pretty intrusive” if given the go-ahead. Peebles Community Council has been asked to back neighbouring community leaders in objecting to the plans for 12 turbines at Cloich Forest, near Eddleston. Although proposals have been revised to reduce Read more…

By SAS Volunteer, 10 months ago

More than 5000 wind turbines to be decommissioned in Scotland within next 30 years – Northern Times

More than 5000 wind turbines will be decommissioned in Scotland within the next 30 years – opening up the prospect of a green jobs boost, according to a new report. The country’s first forecast into onshore wind decommissioning was published by Zero Waste Scotland, whose chief executive highlighted the economic Read more…

By SAS Volunteer, 10 months ago

When the wind stops blowing, an energy storm brews – The Sunday Times

It was 3AM on Monday and staff at National Grid’s central control room had a problem. Arrayed before them were dozens of computers tracking the UK’s energy supply and demand. Overhead was a huge screen displaying, second by second, Britain’s whole electricity generating and supply network. The giant bear pit Read more…

By SAS Volunteer, 10 months ago
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