All articles by jim findlay
jim findlay
American wind energy – AWEA analysis of economic benefits
Wind energy is now an attractive source of power and is already delivering numerous economic benefits in the US. AWEA’s Carl Levesque reveals how it is poised to play a key role in meeting the nation’s future needs for clean, affordable energy.
Offshore: united for the future – EWEA OFFSHORE 2015
Europe is at a vital juncture – it is finally realising the need to pursue energy generation from renewable sources, but the offshore wind sector is facing cost pressures. A united, integrated and politically backed approach is required to overcome the challenges the sector faces. EWEA OFFSHORE 2015 brings together key stakeholders in the industry for what should prove to be a turning point.
The wind in Europe’s sales – buying patterns, divestment and the rise of the YieldCo
With European utilities looking to sell operational assets, it’s been a busy year for mergers and acquisitions. Jack Wittels looks at what’s driving the sales, including new buying patterns among OEMs and pension funds, the burgeoning fossil-fuel divestment movement and the rise of the YieldCo.
The past defines the future – EDF Renewable Services discusses operations and maintenance
Investment is pouring into wind energy, causing huge growth in the operations and maintenance industry. As operators seek to minimise downtime and maximise output and efficiency, and as more equipment comes to the end of its warranty period, World Wind Technology asks Dalen Copeland of EDF Renewable Services about the evolutionof O&M services and the advantages of being an independent service provider.
Decc looks to extend CfD subsidy to foreign projects by 2018
The British Government has outlined plans to allow foreign developers to compete for subsidies for non-UK wind energy projects.
A policy paper published in August highlighted the parts of the recently launched Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme that would need to be amended in order for it to be extended to overseas candidates able to send energy to the UK.
Shetland turbines get go-ahead
Scottish judges have removed the last legal obstacles to the 370MW Viking project on the Shetland Islands.
A judgment from October 2013 that the Scottish government should not consent to the product until an electricity generating licence had been granted was overturned, as was one stating that the likely effects of the 103-turbine installation on migratory birds had not been adequately addressed.
Europe to be 15% wind-powered by 2020
Nearly 15% of Europe’s electricity will be generated by wind by 2020, according to a report published in July by the European Wind Energy Association (EWEA).