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General News - December 2008

Wind power goals being 'held up'

Category: General (29.12.2008)

A number of wind power projects in the UK that could improve and increase the energy efficiency are being delayed by planning issues.That is according to the British Wind Energy Association (BWEA), which has claimed that there are 262 separate projects in the planning stages awaiting approval, the Guardian reports.It...

Wind farm contract awarded

Category: General (24.12.2008)

A firm has been awarded the contract to provide onshore and offshore substations for a new wind farm.Areya, a French energy firm, will provide the services at Sheringham Shoal, a 315MW offshore wind farm.StatoilHydro has given Areya the contract, which is worth £57 million and will involve supplying two offshore...