Archive for wind power
Wind farm illness: Waubra Disease
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It’s the biggest wind farm operating in Victoria and it’s putting the tiny town of Waubra on the map in ways the locals never predicted. It’s been dubbed the ‘Waubra Disease’, the health effects of living surrounded by wind turbines and it’s now becoming known around the world. As the State Government approves more wind farms, there are growing demands for serious investigation and for standards to be reviewed. Cheryl Hall reports. See more at ABC News Stateline Victoria and www.windaction.org
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Private sector to invest in energy
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Financial guarantees to private sector players willing to invest in the generation of power for the country now emerge as the greatest hurdle to energy security for the country. Energy Minister Kiraitu Murungi says a proposal to have the government set aside funds to cushion private investors in the search for power is now awaiting cabinet approval. This comes in the wake of the governments quest to secure energy for the country at an affordable rate with geothermal and wind power expected to boost local generation capacity
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Wu Says Hopewell May Expand into Wind Power Business: Video
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Feb. 5 (Bloomberg) — Thomas Wu, co-managing director at Hopewell Holdings Ltd., talks with Bloomberg’s Bernard Lo about the company’s performance and growth strategy.
Hopewell Holdings yesterday said net income in the six months ended Dec. 31 jumped to HK$2.52 billion from HK$931 million a year earlier. Wu also discusses the implications of China’s tightening measures to curb gains in the real estate market. (Source: Bloomberg)
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Storm Knocks Out Power, Causes Travel Headaches
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Monday’s storm knocked out power to thousands of Mainers and caused major headaches for travelers at the Jetport. News 8’s Jackie Couture reports.
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New Wind Turbine Design Good for Rural, Urban Environment
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Wind power is one of the fastest growing forms of alternative energy in the world. More and more, wind power mills are seen in the countryside, in large wind farms and for the most part, away from city life. But a new form of wind power is now designed to work in an urban environment. VOA producer Zulima Palacio has the story. Mill Arcega narrates.
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