Wind

An Urgent Call for Support as Vestas Evict Workers

Timystic — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 16:48:59 +0100

Since the 20th July workers have been occupying Vestas blades, which is the UK’s only wind blade factory, in protest at plans to close it down and axe 625 jobs.

A wide range of people have been down on the island in support of the occupation for the duration. Two days ago, a group of activists occupied the roof of a second Vestas facility in support of the workers at Vestas Blades.

Greenpeace response to news that offshore wind could power 19m homes

AndyBrace — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 15:08:47 +0100

Responding to news today that offshore wind farms in the UK could power 19m homes, Dr Doug Parr, Greenpeace chief scientist, said:

"Offshore wind farms must be a key part of the UK's future energy supply. And they won't just generate electricity, they'll also generate thousands of British jobs and help tackle energy security.

"But if Britain is to get all the benefits that offshore wind will provide, the government must do more to support the industry."

ENDS

Greenpeace press office: 020 7865 8255

Government go-ahead on offshore wind - now we need a super grid

AndyBrace — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 01:01:01 +0100

Friends of the Earth welcomed today's go-ahead on offshore wind, but urged Ministers to urgently develop a new offshore super grid to harness as much renewable energy as possible.

Europe's biggest onshore wind farm officially opens

AndyBrace — Wed, 20 May 2009 01:01:01 +0100

The official opening of Europe's biggest wind farm - in Scotland - has been welcomed by Friends of the Earth

Government must support wind industry to save UK green jobs

AndyBrace — Tue, 19 May 2009 01:01:01 +0100

Friends of the Earth and Unite are calling on the Government to step in to prevent the closure of two wind turbine manufacturing plants in South England, which would cause the loss of 625 green jobs.

Hip, hip, array! World's largest wind farm given go-ahead

AndyBrace — Tue, 12 May 2009 16:09:17 +0100

Ok, ok, I know there've been some unflattering things said about E.ON on these pages in the recent past, but that's just us trying to helpfully point them away from their dependence on dirty fuels towards the sunlit uplands of clean, green energy sources.

World's biggest offshore wind farm to be built off Kent coast

AndyBrace — Tue, 12 May 2009 01:01:01 +0100

Plans to start building the world's largest wind farm off the Kent coast have been welcomed today by Friends of the Earth.

Wind of change at RSPB Rainham Marshes

AndyBrace — Fri, 01 May 2009 11:51:00 +0100

RSPB Rainham Marshes came a step closer to becoming carbon neutral this week after the charity installed a 15kW wind turbine at the reserve.

Government knocks the wind out of renewables

AndyBrace — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 17:07:37 +0100

Two breaking stories this morning neatly illustrate the flawed logic which still lurks at the heart of UK energy policy. First up is that German energy utility RWE's bid to build a new nuclear plant near Kirksanton in Cumbria will mean dismantling an existing wind farm on the site.

Free wind turbines for schools and colleges ends soon

AndyBrace — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 09:55:49 +0100

Quick - apply for free renewable energy equipment for your school or college. Find out how to apply.

Greenpeace response to new report showing opportunity to create thousands of jobs in wind energy could be lost

AndyBrace — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 10:28:44 +0100

Responding to today's report by the ippr, which says that the opportunity to create up to 70,000 UK jobs in the offshore wind industry could be lost due to a lack of government support, Greenpeace executive director John Sauven said:

"The renewable energy sector - which could provide tens of thousands of jobs - received nothing in the government's fiscal stimulus package.

Wales can have wind power and wildlife

AndyBrace — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 12:20:00 +0000

The UK, and Wales, can greatly increase the number of onshore wind farms built without trashing wildlife.

UK can have wind power and wildlife

AndyBrace — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:06:00 +0000

The UK could greatly increase the number of onshore wind farms it builds without trashing wildlife.

Low carbon summit doesn't add up

AndyBrace — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 12:04:53 +0000

Investing in offshore wind, energy efficiency and renewable electricity links could make us a packet and slash carbon emissions. But the government aren't showing enough ambition

This morning, 'slightly shady' business secretary Peter Mandelson and 'could do better' PM Gordon Brown hosted a low carbon summit to unveil their plans for greening the UK manufacturing sector.

Bright future for offshore wind - but in the right place.

AndyBrace — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 10:49:00 +0000

Valuable energy developments mustn't put environment at risk

Welcome for Western Isles renewables report

AndyBrace — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 15:22:00 +0000

Energy potential can be unlocked without harming the environment.

Government study confirms offshore wind potential

AndyBrace — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 00:01:01 +0000

The Government has confirmed the massive potential for off-shore wind energy â it must now make sure that it becomes a reality.