Ontario Government Cancels Wind Project, to protect natural resources.
Governments,and others around the country and world are starting to understand, and are keeping wind out. The County Prince Edward County Statement from Mayor Quaiff on White Pines Wind Project Announcement Picton, ON – The following is a statement from Mayor Robert Quaiff on the Ontario Government’s announcement that it intends to introduce urgent legislation that … Continue reading Ontario Government Cancels Wind Project, to protect natural resources.
Study: Wind Power Increases Dependence on Fossil Fuels in EU
Study: Wind Power Increases Dependence on Fossil Fuels in EU; JUNE 25, 2018 | instituteforenergyresearch.org A study analyzing energy supply in the European Union shows that increasing the level of wind-generated electricity also increases the level of fossil fuel-generated electricity, the opposite outcome suggested by those who argue that renewable energy is necessary to “get … Continue reading Study: Wind Power Increases Dependence on Fossil Fuels in EU
Norway rejects wind farm in favor of wild reindeer
Norway rejects wind farm in favor of wild reindeer 02/07/2018 Nearly 35,000 wild reindeer make their home in the southern mountains of Norway – “the last remaining viable populations in Europe,” according to Reuters. And the country recently prioritized the animals over energy, rejecting construction of a 120 megawatt (MW) wind farm over concerns it could harm the animals. via Norway rejects wind farm … Continue reading Norway rejects wind farm in favor of wild reindeer
Wind Energy Documents: New Hampshire
This is similar to what the Huron's could look like, after blasting the mountains for turbines. Groton Wind Power Project a 48-megawatt wind farm,in Groton, New Hampshire. Owned by Iberdrola Renovables,(A Spanish Company) Power is being sold to NSTAR under a power purchase agreement, and will go to the Boston area. Located on Tenney Mountain … Continue reading Wind Energy Documents: New Hampshire
Road construction for Kibby Mountain, Maine Turbines.
Road construction for Kibby Mountain, Maine Turbines. Scope of Work Forty-four wind turbines on the boundary of mountains of Maine with roads and foundations. Foundations for these towers require MD&B to install 616 rock anchors. Challenges Road construction for crane access requires recycling the terrain features to build a road that meets equipment parameters to … Continue reading Road construction for Kibby Mountain, Maine Turbines.
Lowell Mountains Vermont, Turbine construction, Video
Lowell Mountains Vermont, Turbine construction. See more excavation and blast videos here: : https://vimeo.com/user9000517 This is "This is Green Energy?" by Catamount on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. This is Green Energy? from Catamount on Vimeo.
Blasting report for an Industrial Wind Farm in Maine
This is a Blasting report for an Industrial Wind Farm in Maine "Blasting is expected to be required for most of the eighteen (18) turbine foundations, the proposed access roads in areas requiring significant cut, the powerline trenches and for above ground transmission line poles. The shallow nature of the soils in the project area suggests … Continue reading Blasting report for an Industrial Wind Farm in Maine
Mountain tops blasted to make room for Turbines.
Turbine Construction Site on Mars Hill in Maine, This is what wind farm construction looks like from a distance. To know what it's like close-up you can watch a video of Mars Hill Residents talking about the impact the windfarm has had on their lives here WIND TURBINE PROJECT, Mars Hill, ME SCOPE OF WORK: Twenty-eight wind … Continue reading Mountain tops blasted to make room for Turbines.
Lake Superior Action Research Conservation: roads and blasting issues when putting turbines in the Lake Superior watershed.
This Document by lsarc.ca, is very relevant and highlights the same issues and environmental damages the Huron Mountain project will cause. This project was proposed just like the The Huron Mountains are a part of the Canadian Shield. So the geology and location are very similar. It also points out how it is against the Great … Continue reading Lake Superior Action Research Conservation: roads and blasting issues when putting turbines in the Lake Superior watershed.