http://www.flat-group.co.uk/forum An open board to discuss wind turbines in the Fenlands en-us Wind is an important source of renewable energy. This is caused by the uneven heating of the earth’s surface by the sun. During the day, the air above the land heats up more quickly than the air over water. The warm air over the land expands and rises, and the heavier, cooler air rushes in to take its place, creating winds. The wind energy is harnessed using a wind turbine. In a wind turbine, the wind flows over the airfoil shaped blades of the turbine causing them to turn. The blades are connected to a drive shaft that turns an electric generator to produce electricity. [url=http://www.worldenergyresearch.com/Services.aspx]Wind power investments[/url] have grown in recent times. Although wind produces only about 1% of worldwide electricity use, it is growing rapidly. In fact, it is increasing more than fivefold globally between 2000 and 2007. By 2010, the World Wind Energy Association expects 160GW of capacity to be installed worldwide, up from 73.9 GW at the end of 2006, implying an anticipated net growth rate of more than 21% per year. The most comprehensive study to date found the potential of wind power on land and near-shore to be 72 terawatts (TW). At the end of 2007, worldwide maximum output of wind-powered generators was 94.1 gigawatts (GW). http://www.flat-group.co.uk/forum/threads/powering-lives-42.html Fri, 23 Apr 2010 07:32:51 BST http://www.flat-group.co.uk/forum/topic/42/ With the world fuel prices on the rise, it has become important to seek other sources of energy. Among the key sources are the renewable energy sources. The renewable energy can be restored on exhaustion and is cheap. Once the initial cost of installing a plant is done, it can prove to be highly cost effective. The renewable energy is environment friendly and does not lead to any pollution. The world energy market has become more investor friendly in the recent times. With a high return over investment and favorable conditions, the energy market is showing positive signs. The ROI from investment in the energy market is found out to be around 650% and more. In the year 2008, the total investments into the economy were estimated to be around 155 billion dollars. The investment in the energy sector can be done in consultation with the <a href="http://www.worldtradesource.com/"> world energy research</a> . The world energy research offers the investors with a number of safe options that are also highly rewarding. With the energy industry strong, the investors can expect to make a lot of profits in the energy sector. http://www.flat-group.co.uk/forum/threads/energy-demand-41.html Mon, 14 Sep 2009 08:01:29 BST http://www.flat-group.co.uk/forum/topic/41/ Application PA0900508/F for a wind turbine. Wind turbines are growing threat to rural areas unless well managed. This will be 15 metres high, well above the tree screening. It is in a World Heritage site, and an Area of Great Landscape Value (AGLV), within 250 metres of the Tregonning Hill Conservation Area.. It is visible from Both Godolphin and Tregonning Hills, and for many miles around. This is a key decision, as to whether single wind turbines for largely personal gain scattered over our iconic county sites of outstanding beauty are desirable, or whether more effective solutions should be sought. It will give a precedent for a ring of turbines around both hills if unopposed. If this was an industrial chimney seeking permission it would not get it. Very few people in the area know of the application. Many of the closest neighbours were not consulted. Objections close today Tuesday 19 May. planning.west2@cornwall.gov.uk Many of the facts in the original application are wrong (It is in a WHS, neighbours were not consulted, the notional photo is incorrect, it is not screened by trees etc) and may or may not have been amended at this time of writing. Piecemeal development on keynote beauty sites does not seem the way to go. Thank you for listening. http://www.flat-group.co.uk/forum/threads/wind-turbine-policy-40.html Tue, 19 May 2009 09:34:31 BST http://www.flat-group.co.uk/forum/topic/40/ Energy Crisis has hit the world big time. The electricity bills seem to be on an all time high, followed with frequent power cuts. The petrol and other fuel prices are going above the roof. At this juncture, finding useful alternative sources of energy is the only option left. One of the main alternative sources of energy is the renewable energy. Renewable energy is those which provide constant energy and can be recreated. This includes the powers of the nature i.e. wind, ocean and sun. The renewable sources of energy reduce the dependence on traditional sources of energy like the oil and gas, fossil fuels etc. Investment in renewable sources of energy is the focus of the investment market, owing to the high returns it offer. Using renewable sources of energy is also a great way of reducing the pollution and conserving the earth. Owing to all these advantages, [url=http://www.worldenergyresearch.com/ContactUs.aspx]investments in renewable energy[/url] has gone up. People are now more aware of its advantages and want to cash in on its benefits. Many houses have come up utilizing one or the other sources of renewable energy for their energy needs. http://www.flat-group.co.uk/forum/threads/profitable-investments-39.html Sat, 16 May 2009 08:51:18 BST http://www.flat-group.co.uk/forum/topic/39/ I'm glad to see Marshland st. James has had some good news! However, now is not the time to relax - I have recently received an outline of a proposed site of the wretched turbines on the West bank of the Nene south of Sutton Bridge. If this goes ahead it will be yet another nail in the coffin for this peaceful serene part of East Anglia let alone the bird sanctuaries nearby - when will this destruction of our countryside cease? Al Jones Walpole St. andrew http://www.flat-group.co.uk/forum/threads/walpole--sutton-bridge-next-38.html Thu, 12 Mar 2009 19:35:16 GMT http://www.flat-group.co.uk/forum/topic/38/