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11/16 Wind Energy Planning

Wind Energy Planning         "Renewable Energy Technologies will Deliver a 3rd Industrial Revolution" November 10, 2011 at 3:17 PM   In last week’s speech to Renewable UK’s annual conference, Chris Huhne praised the renewable energy industry for its ongoing contribution to the British economy. In a response to the naysayers, he addressed the topics of investment, capacity, popularity and job creation. He looked to a future of high targets linked to a growing market in corporate and domestic needs and talked about the government’s plans to continue their support in both financial terms and policy changes. On the topic of investment, Chris Huhne said “Last year, global investment in renewable energy rose by 32% to $211 billion. And $142 billion of that was new financial investment, which excludes government and corporate R&D. Renewables are grabbing a large and growing share of new energy investment. We subsidise renewables to bring on deployment and reduce costs. And we've seen some remarkable successes: the cost of solar energy just keeps on tumbling.” Although many disagree, the government say that this success is borne out in the recent reduction in subsidies for domestic solar panel installations. Although unpopular to those whose plans for an installation have stalled, it is testament to the fact that the initial investment has paid off. Chris Huhne also addressed the question of capacity; “Today, more than 10 gigawatts of our electricity capacity is renewable. That's enough to power six million homes. And with every passing year, renewable energy takes over another percentage point of global electricity capacity.” “Renewable energy can make our system more secure – not less. According to the International Energy Agency, renewables increase the diversity of electricity sources, making energy systems more flexible – and more resistant to shocks.” The popularity of renewable energy schemes was also discussed; “Earlier this year, Ipsos MORI polled a thousand UK adults on which energy source they preferred. Eighty-eight per cent of those polled viewed solar power favourably; 82% for wind, 76% for hydroelectric, 57% for biomass.” On the subject of job creation, Chris Huhne said “Across the United Kingdom, renewables are providing jobs, investment and growth. And the numbers are really starting to add up. Over the last financial year, nearly 4,500 new jobs were created in the low-carbon sector, which grew by 4.3%.” The subject of EU and UK targets was discussed; “By the end of this decade, we must cut our carbon emissions by 34% on 1990 levels. By the end of the next decade, they must be halved. To hit our EU renewable energy target, we must generate 30% of our electricity from renewables by 2020. That means a fourfold increase in deployment – turning our back on an inheritance that ranked us as the dunce in class, 25th out of 27 EU countries for renewables.” Subsidies As we have seen in recent announcement regarding solar subsidies, the government are reviewing their renewable subsidies across the board. “Where new technologies desperately need help to reach the market – where they can be scaled up significantly while bringing down costs over time – we are raising support. Where investors are on the cusp, we will give them the short-term impetus they need. So marine energy projects up to 30 megawatts will receive five ROCs under our plans. Where market costs are coming down – in onshore wind, for example – we're consulting on reducing the subsidy.” Research Support of research into new technologies is key to being at the forefront of the market for being technology providers as well as simply providing cheap, green energy. The government has “allocated up to £30 million over the next four years to fund innovation to reduce offshore wind costs. We've also allocated up to £20 million to support the world's first commercial-scale marine energy arrays.” Finally Chris Huhne talked about measures to be taken to facilitate the development of this array of sustainable energy projects. “Over 1,000 pages of local planning policy for England are being replaced by clearer and more streamlined National Planning Policy Framework. And the Government will consult on measures for a 'planning guarantee'.”         Renewable Energy Technologies will Deliver a 3rd Industrial Revolution November 10, 2011 at 3:17 PM   In last week’s speech to Renewable UK’s annual conference, Chris Huhne praised the renewable energy industry for its ongoing contribution to the British economy. In a response to the naysayers, he addressed the topics of investment, capacity, popularity and job creation. He looked to a future of high targets linked to a growing market in corporate and domestic needs and talked about the government’s plans to continue their support in both financial terms and policy changes. On the topic of investment, Chris Huhne said “Last year, global investment in renewable energy rose by 32% to $211 billion. And $142 billion of that was new financial investment, which excludes government and corporate R&D. Renewables are grabbing a large and growing share of new energy investment. We subsidise renewables to bring on deployment and reduce costs. And we've seen some remarkable successes: the cost of solar energy just keeps on tumbling.” Although many disagree, the government say that this success is borne out in the recent reduction in subsidies for domestic solar panel installations. Although unpopular to those whose plans for an installation have stalled, it is testament to the fact that the initial investment has paid off. Chris Huhne also addressed the question of capacity; “Today, more than 10 gigawatts of our electricity capacity is renewable. That's enough to power six million homes. And with every passing year, renewable energy takes over another percentage point of global electricity capacity.” “Renewable energy can make our system more secure – not less. According to the International Energy Agency, renewables increase the diversity of electricity sources, making energy systems more flexible – and more resistant to shocks.” The popularity of renewable energy schemes was also discussed; “Earlier this year, Ipsos MORI polled a thousand UK adults on which energy source they preferred. Eighty-eight per cent of those polled viewed solar power favourably; 82% for wind, 76% for hydroelectric, 57% for biomass.” On the subject of job creation, Chris Huhne said “Across the United Kingdom, renewables are providing jobs, investment and growth. And the numbers are really starting to add up. Over the last financial year, nearly 4,500 new jobs were created in the low-carbon sector, which grew by 4.3%.” The subject of EU and UK targets was discussed; “By the end of this decade, we must cut our carbon emissions by 34% on 1990 levels. By the end of the next decade, they must be halved. To hit our EU renewable energy target, we must generate 30% of our electricity from renewables by 2020. That means a fourfold increase in deployment – turning our back on an inheritance that ranked us as the dunce in class, 25th out of 27 EU countries for renewables.” Subsidies As we have seen in recent announcement regarding solar subsidies, the government are reviewing their renewable subsidies across the board. “Where new technologies desperately need help to reach the market – where they can be scaled up significantly while bringing down costs over time – we are raising support. Where investors are on the cusp, we will give them the short-term impetus they need. So marine energy projects up to 30 megawatts will receive five ROCs under our plans. Where market costs are coming down – in onshore wind, for example – we're consulting on reducing the subsidy.” Research Support of research into new technologies is key to being at the forefront of the market for being technology providers as well as simply providing cheap, green energy. The government has “allocated up to £30 million over the next four years to fund innovation to reduce offshore wind costs. We've also allocated up to £20 million to support the world's first commercial-scale marine energy arrays.” Finally Chris Huhne talked about measures to be taken to facilitate the development of this array of sustainable energy projects. “Over 1,000 pages of local planning policy for England are being replaced by clearer and more streamlined National Planning Policy Framework. And the Government will consult on measures for a 'planning guarantee'.”             This email was sent to georgesmelly@gmail.com. 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11/16 All Content on SmartPlanet

All Content on SmartPlanet         Big companies neglecting water perils November 16, 2011 at 6:47 AM   Energy companies are among the worst offenders as the world's largest corporations overlook the serious challenges of water scarcity, pollution and flooding, according to a Deloitte-backed report.         Prevention of re-admittance to Spanish hospitals November 16, 2011 at 5:06 AM   MADRID -- Part 2 of 2 on Spanish hospitals' innovative push for efficiency concentrates on lowering re-admission rates as a form of preventative care.         High tech hotel room pops up in Paris November 16, 2011 at 3:15 AM   PARIS -- Microsoft teams up with Novotel to offer guests a high tech hotel experience with a view of the Eiffel Tower         Hong Kong customs officials seize record haul of rhino horns November 16, 2011 at 12:34 AM   HONG KONG -- Customs officials made an astounding discovery in a shipping container arriving from Cape Town.         The Atlanta Beltline combines design, greenspace and transportation into one November 16, 2011 at 12:02 AM   The Beltline isn't Atlanta's answer to the High Line, despite having one of the same design firms at the helm.         Do bicycles improve urban economies? November 15, 2011 at 11:59 PM   In cities throughout the US, the amount of bike-infrastructure is increasing and the number of bicycle commuters is climbing. But should cities fast-track bicycle projects to jump-start the economy?         When biologists become designers of humans, then what? November 15, 2011 at 11:50 PM   As the tools and knowledge base for engineering genetic codes advance, the tools for designing the end product have limited usefulness.         US trails as innovation destination: global CEO study November 15, 2011 at 10:11 PM   Inadequate technical education, tax policies, and lax intellectual property protections in emerging countries threaten US innovation competitiveness.         Mongolian city to create 'ice shield' in geoengineering trial November 15, 2011 at 7:17 PM   Mongolia aims to combat the urban heat island effect by capturing temperatures in the winter and using them in the summer.         Synthetic photosynthesis makes natural gas November 15, 2011 at 5:13 PM   A start-up is mimicking photosynthesis to produce natural gas from industrial CO2 and municipal wastewater.         Obese monkeys lose weight, shrink waistlines with novel drug November 15, 2011 at 1:47 PM   Researchers have come up with a new drug that targets fat tissue by destroying its blood supply. Monkeys have lost 38% of their body fat and are at lower risk for type 2 diabetes.         Photos: World's largest fuel cell park is open for business November 15, 2011 at 11:33 AM   FuelCell Energy has unveiled what it says is the largest fuel cell park in the world: a 11.2 megawatt project that can provide electricity to 20,000 homes and only takes up one acre of land.         Ketchup technology could keep sauce from getting stuck in the bottle November 15, 2011 at 10:43 AM   New research from Harvard scientists could solve one of life's biggest problems: ketchup stuck on the bottle.         Zen and the art of biodegradable tableware November 15, 2011 at 10:31 AM   Hosting a holiday soirée but don't want to scrub dishes for a party of 30? Japanese-designed Wasara paper tableware lets you entertain elegantly with an eco-friendly flair.         Fire trucks in New York Harbor? No, just faulty GPS units November 15, 2011 at 10:11 AM   New York City recently invested in a technology project that has been proven to be flawed.         How do you service a subway system that never closes? November 15, 2011 at 9:58 AM   In New York City, transportation officials are struggling with a major problem: how do you maintain a subway system that never shuts down?         Samsung acquires ITC's Nexus; cardiac care systems November 15, 2011 at 9:39 AM   Samsung Electronics acquires ITC's Nexus division, which manufactures cardiac point-of-care testing kits that help diagnose and monitor cardiovascular diseases.         In rural southern U.S., AIDS as healthcare hurdle November 15, 2011 at 9:19 AM   A documentary called "Closer to Home" profiles Americans living with AIDS in rural areas of the southern U.S.         Fecal transplants hold promise, but face regulatory hurdles November 15, 2011 at 8:00 AM   Fecal transplants sound gross, but they are one of the most promising cures for a growing and serious health problem.         China's Area 51? Mysterious site spotted from space November 15, 2011 at 8:00 AM   Satellite photos from Google Earth show massive structures that appear designed for a military purpose.         From the horse's mouth: LED bulbs are too pricey November 15, 2011 at 7:41 AM   Lighting vendor Nexxus comes right out and says it: Consumers don't like the high price of energy efficient bulbs, no matter how much money and electricity they save in the long run.         Mexico City bike activists paint 'Wikilane' for cyclists November 15, 2011 at 7:00 AM   MEXICO CITY -- Bike activists painted a "Wikilane" near Mexico's national congress to highlight their demand that 5 percent of the country's transportation budget be directed to bike infrastructure.         Mexico City bike activists paint 'Wikilane' for cyclists November 15, 2011 at 7:00 AM   Bike activists painted a "Wikilane" near Mexico's national congress to highlight their demand that 5 percent of the country's transportation budget be directed to bike infrastructure.         40 corporate sustainability leaders (plus, 3 lists considered) November 15, 2011 at 6:44 AM   Three weighty corporate social responsibility rankings have been published this fall. What is surprising is how little duplication there is among the leaders.         Reviewing safe construction in emerging countries November 15, 2011 at 6:42 AM   A symposium at Yale University debated how to build safely in countries that have no building codes.         Green, whimsy, irony: environmental theme for Hong Kong's hippest design exhibition November 15, 2011 at 6:41 AM   HONG KONG -- Green is a hot topic, and designers want to be part of the conversation at Detour 2011.         Green, whimsy and irony: an environmental theme for Hong Kong's hippest design exhibition November 15, 2011 at 6:41 AM   HONG KONG -- Green is a hot topic, and designers want to be part of the conversation at Detour 2011.         Climate disasters: quibbling over causes November 15, 2011 at 5:00 AM   As the damage from extreme weather continues to mount, doubters keep finding reasons to deny that global warming is responsible. Columnist John Rennie questions their arguments.         Madrid hospitals look to free beds November 15, 2011 at 4:39 AM   MADRID -- Part 1 of 2 exploring Spanish hospitals' patient care, focusing on better admittance and discharge practices to avoid over-crowding.         The high cost of sprawl [infographic] November 14, 2011 at 11:21 PM   Florida is approving an alarming amount of new housing developments, despite low demand. And it's having a huge financial impact on taxpayers.         Poll: Americans want higher fuel standards, hybrid cars November 14, 2011 at 10:03 PM   Consumer Reports has concluded that its new survey demonstrates an overwhelming majority of Americans want higher automobile fuel standards and are considering buying hybrid or electric vehicles.         3D printing: coming to a library near you November 14, 2011 at 4:11 PM   A public library has converted part of its facilities into a 'hackerspace' with 3D printing equipment to encourage innovation in personal manufacturing.         SmartPlanet seeks rockstar weekend writer November 14, 2011 at 3:46 PM   SmartPlanet seeks a rockstar writer for the weekend. Don't just sit there, apply!         No Branding: Australia's new 'plain' cigarette packages November 14, 2011 at 2:50 PM   No logos, no glossy paper, no color variations. The government's "revolutionary" move allows only a solid brown background that's mostly covered by images of disease and warnings of death.         Video: Control objects with your mind November 14, 2011 at 2:33 PM   The BodyWave, an iPod-sized device, can read your mind through the body instead of monitoring directly from your head. The gadget measures brain activity to control 3D simulations on the computer screen, helping to minimize stress and anxiety.             This email was sent to georgesmelly@gmail.com. Delivered by Feed My Inbox PO Box 682532 Franklin, TN 37068 Account Login Unsubscribe Here