From: Bear River & Area Community Health Clinic
Date: 11/23/2009 1:01:44 PM
To: Undisclosed-Recipient:,
Subject: Upcoming flu shot clinic
Good afternoon everyone,
Just wanted to remind you that we are having another flu shot clinic this Thursday, November 26 at 5:00 pm. We have both seasonal and H1N1 vaccine available. For pregnant women, we will have a supply of unadjuvanted H1N1 vaccine for you.
I expect this to be a very busy clinic, please bring your health card and register on arrival. Be prepared for a significant wait time and please remember to dress warmly. If you like, you can also bring a folding chair.
Just an update for those with small children...
For all children from 6 months to less than 3 years, a second dose is recommended
For those 3-5 years old, a second dose in only needed if your child has a chronic medical condition of if he/she is immunocompromised
Children 3-5 years old who are healthy do not need a second dose*
* - This information may change. This is the current recommendation
Leslie Harris, LPN
Clinic Coordinator
Bear River & Area Community Health Clinic
1112 River Road, PO Box 85
Bear River, NS
B0S 1B0
(902) 467-3611 [p]
(902) 467-3339 [f]
www.bearriverandareaclinic.ca
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Nova Scotia Renewable Energy
establishing Designated Areas and/or Exclusion Zones for the development of large wind farms in Nova Scotia
This is from David Wheeler’s group which is working up recommendations on renewable energy for Darrell Dexter. The formal name is Nova Scotia Renewable Energy Stakeholder Consultation Process. The following quote is from the Draft Synthesis Report by Dr Yves Gagnon of Universite de Moncton dated November 2009.
“...for certain areas, the development of wind farms can generate a lot of opposition, notably if the wind farms have an impact on landscapes that are important for the surrounding communities. A good practice that has been applied in other jurisdictions is to define Designated Areas and/or Exclusion Zones for the development of large wind farms. Since Nova Scotia has an exceptional wind resource, and considering the relatively small absolute quantity of wind energy that can be integrated in the province (because of the relatively small electricity system), it should be relatively easy to identify sufficient locations to install wind farms that will minimize the negative impacts in communities”.
This is one of the more positive things that has come out of this group’s discussions.
The synthesis report was discussed at the group’s meeting last week (Nov 17). Their final stakeholder meeting is Dec 15. They expect to submit a report by the end of the year.
This is from David Wheeler’s group which is working up recommendations on renewable energy for Darrell Dexter. The formal name is Nova Scotia Renewable Energy Stakeholder Consultation Process. The following quote is from the Draft Synthesis Report by Dr Yves Gagnon of Universite de Moncton dated November 2009.
“...for certain areas, the development of wind farms can generate a lot of opposition, notably if the wind farms have an impact on landscapes that are important for the surrounding communities. A good practice that has been applied in other jurisdictions is to define Designated Areas and/or Exclusion Zones for the development of large wind farms. Since Nova Scotia has an exceptional wind resource, and considering the relatively small absolute quantity of wind energy that can be integrated in the province (because of the relatively small electricity system), it should be relatively easy to identify sufficient locations to install wind farms that will minimize the negative impacts in communities”.
This is one of the more positive things that has come out of this group’s discussions.
The synthesis report was discussed at the group’s meeting last week (Nov 17). Their final stakeholder meeting is Dec 15. They expect to submit a report by the end of the year.
The Globe and Mail: Gwyn Morgan
From the Globe and Mail
Gwyn Morgan
A few questions to put your energy literacy to the test
Access to affordable energy is essential to our way of life, making the upcoming gathering of world leaders in Copenhagen profoundly important
Published on Monday, Nov. 23, 2009 12:00AM EST Last updated on Monday, Nov. 23, 2009 6:51AM EST
Gwyn Morgan is the retired founding CEO of EnCana Corp.
Access to affordable energy is essential to our way of life, making the upcoming gathering of world leaders in Copenhagen profoundly important. Yet few Canadians possess the level of "energy literacy" needed to understand what's at stake. Here are a few questions that will help test your own energy literacy.
What is the fastest-growing form of global energy use?
If you said electricity, you're right. And because coal is the major fuel for electricity, power generation contributes about 21 per cent of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, compared with land, sea and air transportation at 11 per cent, according to International Energy Agency data.
What is the case in Canada?
Electricity generation produces 17 per cent of Canadian GHG emissions. Transportation produces 25 per cent, much higher than the global average and reflecting the size of our country.
Which fuels generate Canada's power?
Nationally, hydro contributes about 61 per cent, coal 20 per cent, nuclear energy 15 per cent, natural gas and oil 4 per cent. Wind contributes less than one-half of 1 per cent, according to Canadian Electricity Association data.
Are there differences in how provinces generate power?
There certainly are. Hydro supplies almost all power in British Columbia, Manitoba, Quebec and Newfoundland. Coal dominates power generation in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Nova Scotia. Coal, hydro and nuclear provide New Brunswick's and PEI's power. Ontario's top source of power generation is nuclear, followed by hydro and coal.
How important is the cost of electric power?
It's absolutely crucial. The cost of electrical power is embedded in virtually everything we produce and consume. And in a globalized economy, the cost of electricity is a major competitive factor for Canadian exporters. China, the world's most formidable exporting competitor, already has a significant power cost advantage because of its cheap (and dirty) coal-fired plants.
Won't the Copenhagen framework level the playing field by imposing emissions restrictions on competing exporters such as China?
First, it's important to understand that besides Canada, only Scandinavia, Japan and some members of the European Union have committed to reduce emissions below the 1990 Kyoto base year. And Canada's targets are by far the hardest to reach because both our population and economy have grown a lot more than in those countries. Going into the Copenhagen Summit, statements made by officials from China and India leave little hope those countries will accept any binding reduction targets. So whatever measures Canada agrees to in Copenhagen will only increase other countries' competitive advantage.
British Columbia and Ontario have introduced "green power" plans. How will these policies affect power costs?
Let's look at Ontario first. The current wholesale price of power is less than 5 cents per kilowatt hour. The new "green power" plan offers 13 cents for land-based wind farms, 19.5 cents for offshore wind and bio-gas projects, and up to 80 cents for solar power that will be rolled into provincial power rates. This means that Ontario power consumers will pay from 2.6 to a whopping 16 times their current power cost for green power. The implications for households and businesses caused the Ontario Power Authority to resist the government's green power plan, prompting the provincial minister of energy to "direct the OPA" to authorize the subsidized rates.
British Columbia has a similar green power plan, providing subsidized rates for wind, bio-mass, geothermal and "run of the river" power projects. The cost implications caused the B.C. Utilities Commission (BCUC) to reject the inclusion of the subsidies in BC Hydro's rates. The provincial government has vowed to override the decision of the very experts it has appointed to safeguard the public interest.
What about the reliability of green power?
An interesting aspect of the BCUC's to decision reject the green power plan was the need to retain a standby natural gas fired power plant to meet load requirements during low wind conditions. Thus, wind power is not only more expensive to generate, but its lack of dependability requires costly redundant standby facilities. And plans for a national cap and trade system would see consumers of coal generated power send even more money to green power producers in the form of "carbon credit offsets". Together with paying more for green power, paying for standby generation facilities, this amounts to a triple subsidy for the green power industry, and a triple whammy for consumers.
If wind and solar power are costly and unreliable, what are the low-emission alternatives to coal?
The zero emissions alternative is nuclear. Canada's nuclear technology is not only one of the world's safest, but it can also use a form of fuel not conducive to weapons production. And we have one of the world's largest reserves of uranium. Yet while implementing wind and solar subsidies, B.C. has slapped a ban on uranium exploration. Nova Scotia recently followed suit. Both provinces cited "public resistance" to nuclear power.
How much will green power subsidies increase electricity costs?
That depends on the private sector's reaction to the subsidies. If past experience is any guide, there will be a lot of players ready to grab their share of the largesse. I welcome the addition of various forms of green power to our energy supply. But development of a multibillion-dollar industry based entirely on public subsidies is both a hazardous road for investors, and an unaffordable road for consumers.
Here's the final question, dear readers: Do you think it's time to find out just how profoundly both local and global energy policies could affect your future?
Gwyn Morgan
A few questions to put your energy literacy to the test
Access to affordable energy is essential to our way of life, making the upcoming gathering of world leaders in Copenhagen profoundly important
Published on Monday, Nov. 23, 2009 12:00AM EST Last updated on Monday, Nov. 23, 2009 6:51AM EST
Gwyn Morgan is the retired founding CEO of EnCana Corp.
Access to affordable energy is essential to our way of life, making the upcoming gathering of world leaders in Copenhagen profoundly important. Yet few Canadians possess the level of "energy literacy" needed to understand what's at stake. Here are a few questions that will help test your own energy literacy.
What is the fastest-growing form of global energy use?
If you said electricity, you're right. And because coal is the major fuel for electricity, power generation contributes about 21 per cent of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, compared with land, sea and air transportation at 11 per cent, according to International Energy Agency data.
What is the case in Canada?
Electricity generation produces 17 per cent of Canadian GHG emissions. Transportation produces 25 per cent, much higher than the global average and reflecting the size of our country.
Which fuels generate Canada's power?
Nationally, hydro contributes about 61 per cent, coal 20 per cent, nuclear energy 15 per cent, natural gas and oil 4 per cent. Wind contributes less than one-half of 1 per cent, according to Canadian Electricity Association data.
Are there differences in how provinces generate power?
There certainly are. Hydro supplies almost all power in British Columbia, Manitoba, Quebec and Newfoundland. Coal dominates power generation in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Nova Scotia. Coal, hydro and nuclear provide New Brunswick's and PEI's power. Ontario's top source of power generation is nuclear, followed by hydro and coal.
How important is the cost of electric power?
It's absolutely crucial. The cost of electrical power is embedded in virtually everything we produce and consume. And in a globalized economy, the cost of electricity is a major competitive factor for Canadian exporters. China, the world's most formidable exporting competitor, already has a significant power cost advantage because of its cheap (and dirty) coal-fired plants.
Won't the Copenhagen framework level the playing field by imposing emissions restrictions on competing exporters such as China?
First, it's important to understand that besides Canada, only Scandinavia, Japan and some members of the European Union have committed to reduce emissions below the 1990 Kyoto base year. And Canada's targets are by far the hardest to reach because both our population and economy have grown a lot more than in those countries. Going into the Copenhagen Summit, statements made by officials from China and India leave little hope those countries will accept any binding reduction targets. So whatever measures Canada agrees to in Copenhagen will only increase other countries' competitive advantage.
British Columbia and Ontario have introduced "green power" plans. How will these policies affect power costs?
Let's look at Ontario first. The current wholesale price of power is less than 5 cents per kilowatt hour. The new "green power" plan offers 13 cents for land-based wind farms, 19.5 cents for offshore wind and bio-gas projects, and up to 80 cents for solar power that will be rolled into provincial power rates. This means that Ontario power consumers will pay from 2.6 to a whopping 16 times their current power cost for green power. The implications for households and businesses caused the Ontario Power Authority to resist the government's green power plan, prompting the provincial minister of energy to "direct the OPA" to authorize the subsidized rates.
British Columbia has a similar green power plan, providing subsidized rates for wind, bio-mass, geothermal and "run of the river" power projects. The cost implications caused the B.C. Utilities Commission (BCUC) to reject the inclusion of the subsidies in BC Hydro's rates. The provincial government has vowed to override the decision of the very experts it has appointed to safeguard the public interest.
What about the reliability of green power?
An interesting aspect of the BCUC's to decision reject the green power plan was the need to retain a standby natural gas fired power plant to meet load requirements during low wind conditions. Thus, wind power is not only more expensive to generate, but its lack of dependability requires costly redundant standby facilities. And plans for a national cap and trade system would see consumers of coal generated power send even more money to green power producers in the form of "carbon credit offsets". Together with paying more for green power, paying for standby generation facilities, this amounts to a triple subsidy for the green power industry, and a triple whammy for consumers.
If wind and solar power are costly and unreliable, what are the low-emission alternatives to coal?
The zero emissions alternative is nuclear. Canada's nuclear technology is not only one of the world's safest, but it can also use a form of fuel not conducive to weapons production. And we have one of the world's largest reserves of uranium. Yet while implementing wind and solar subsidies, B.C. has slapped a ban on uranium exploration. Nova Scotia recently followed suit. Both provinces cited "public resistance" to nuclear power.
How much will green power subsidies increase electricity costs?
That depends on the private sector's reaction to the subsidies. If past experience is any guide, there will be a lot of players ready to grab their share of the largesse. I welcome the addition of various forms of green power to our energy supply. But development of a multibillion-dollar industry based entirely on public subsidies is both a hazardous road for investors, and an unaffordable road for consumers.
Here's the final question, dear readers: Do you think it's time to find out just how profoundly both local and global energy policies could affect your future?
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Wind Turbine Opportunities and Outlook
Wind Turbine Oppoirtunities and Outlook
Technology Innovations, Regulatory Structures, Key Market Players, and Global Growth Drivers
New wind power generation capacity additions grew from 13% of all electricity additions in 2007 to 40% in 2008, reaching 121 GW by the end of 2008, up from 94 GW the year before (29% growth). The global market for wind turbines will continue to grow through 2015 driven by new generation additions as well as replacements of smaller, older turbines with new, larger, more efficient turbines.
Drivers of growth include rising demand for electricity, pro-wind regulatory environments, advantages over other renewables, and technological innovations driving down lifetime costs of producing wind power. Still, the growth of wind power will be inhibited by persistent economic disadvantages to traditional fuels and transmission line constraints. Taking these factors into account, Pike Research expects wind turbine sales to reach $43 billion by 2015.
This Pike Research report analyzes the opportunities and challenges facing wind power – particularly turbine manufacturers – in the current economic and political climate. The report provides a deep examination of the key market factors in the wind industry, including technology issues, regulatory frameworks, access to capital and financing structures, supply chain issues, and the wind turbine competitive landscape. Key players in the wind energy business are profiled and the report also includes rich quantitative analysis including market sizing, segmentation, market share analysis of top turbine vendors, and global growth forecasts by country through 2015.
Key questions addressed:
What will be the global installed wind generation capacity by 2015?How many turbines will be required to meet wind generation capacity goals, including replacing aging fleets?What are the key industry growth drivers and challenges inhibiting growth of wind power?What are the economics of turbine manufacturing, installation, operations, and maintenance?What technological advances may drive down the lifetime costs of wind power production?What market shares do the top turbine manufacturers have of installed wind generate on capacity?
Who needs this report?
Wind turbine manufacturers (OEM and components)Wind energy developersWind turbine raw materials suppliersWind energy investorsWind energy EPC (engineering, procurement, construction) providersGovernment agencies and regulatory officialsIndustry associations
1. Executive Summary2. Market Issues2.1 Defining the Market2.1.1 Wind Power in the Context of All Electricity Sources2.1.1.1 Global Cumulative Electricity Capacity and Additions – All Sources2.1.1.2 Global Renewable Electricity Generation Capacity and Additions2.2 Industry Growth Drivers2.2.1 Increasing Demand for Energy2.2.2 Legislative, Regulatory, Incentives, and Subsidies2.2.3 Advantages to Other Renewables2.2.3.1 Lower Lifetime Costs than Solar and Hydroelectric2.2.3.2 Potential Forecasting Improvements2.2.3.3 Less Land Use Impacts than Solar2.2.4 Improvements to Existing Technologies2.2.4.1 Increasing Turbine Capacities2.2.4.2 Self-Erecting Towers2.2.4.3 Better Component Reliability2.3 Implementation Issues2.3.1 Economic Disadvantages to Nonrenewable Sources2.3.2 Transmission Line Constraints3. 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Market Forecasts and Demand Drivers by Region4.1 World Energy Generation by Region4.2 World Renewable Energy Generation by Region4.2.1 Wind Energy Market Forecasts – Three Scenarios4.2.2 Baseline Scenario (1) by Region4.2.3 Recession Scenario (2) by Region4.2.4 Recession Scenario (2) by Region4.2.5 Estimated Global Wind Turbine Sales – Baseline Scenario4.2.5.1 Turbine Prices Expected to Increase with Inflation4.2.5.2 Demand for Turbines Partly Driven by Replacement of Aging Fleet4.2.6 Estimated Wind Energy Production by Region – Baseline Scenario (1)4.2.7 Wind Energy Forecasts by Region and Select Countries (Baseline Scenario)4.2.7.1 North America4.2.7.1.1 United States4.2.7.1.2 Canada4.2.7.2 Latin America4.2.7.2.1 Brazil4.2.7.2.2 Mexico4.2.7.3 Europe4.2.7.3.1 Germany4.2.7.3.2 Spain4.2.7.3.3 Italy4.2.7.3.4 France4.2.7.3.5 United Kingdom (UK)4.2.7.3.6 Portugal4.2.7.3.7 Netherlands4.2.7.3.8 Denmark4.2.7.3.9 Other European Countries4.2.7.4 Asia Pacific4.2.7.4.1 China4.2.7.4.2 India4.2.7.4.3 Japan4.2.7.4.4 Australia4.2.7.4.5 Other Asia Pacific Countries4.2.7.5 Africa and Middle East5. Key Industry Players5.1 Established Turbine Designers, Integrators, and Manufacturers5.1.1 ACCIONA Energia5.1.2 Enercon5.1.3 Gamesa5.1.4 GE Wind Energy5.1.5 Mitsubishi Power Systems5.1.6 Nordex Group5.1.7 REpower Systems AG5.1.8 Siemens Energy Sector5.1.9 Suzlon Energy Limited5.1.10 Vestas5.2 New Entrants and Innovators: Turbine Designers, Integrators, and Manufacturers5.2.1 American Superconductor (AMSC) and Windtec (subsidiary)5.2.2 Clipper Windpower5.2.3 Eozen5.2.4 Nordic Windpower5.3 Turbine Component Manufacturers5.3.1 Bosch Rexroth5.3.2 LM Glasfiber6. Company Directory7. Acronym and Abbreviation List8. Table of Contents9. Table of Figures10. Scope of Study, Sources and Methodology, NotesTable of Charts and FiguresGlobal Cumulative Electricity Capacity by Source: 2007Global Electricity Capacity Additions: 2007Global Cumulative Renewable Electricity Capacity by Source: 2007Global Renewable Electricity Capacity Additions by Source: 2007Comparative Household Electricity Prices for Industrialized Countries: 1999-2006Comparative Industry Electricity Prices for Industrialized Countries: 1999-2006Global Installed Electricity Generating Capacity by Geographic Region: 2005-2025Electricity Generation Sources for U.S., OECD Europe and Japan: 2007Global Cumulative Wind Power Generation Capacity by Scenario: 2006-2015Global Annual Wind Power Capacity Additions by Scenario: 2007-2015Cumulative Wind Power Generation Capacity by Region, Baseline ScenarioAnnual Wind Power Generation Capacity Additions by Region, Recession ScenarioAnnual Wind Power Generation Capacity Additions by Region, Recession ScenarioCumulative Wind Power Generation Capacity by Region, Government Pullback ScenarioAnnual Wind Power Generation Capacity Additions by Region, Government Pullback ScenarioAnnual Wind Power Generation Capacity Additions by Region, Policy ForecastCumulative Wind power Production, Baseline Scenario: 2006-2015Cumulative Wind Power Generation Capacity in North America, Baseline ScenarioCumulative Wind Power Generation Capacity in Latin America, Baseline ScenarioCumulative Wind Power Generation Capacity in Top 8 European CountriesCumulative Power Generation Capacity, Top 4 Asia Pacific Countries: 2006-2015Wind Turbine Market Share by Manufacturer: 2008American Reinvestment and Recovery Act of 2009, Energy FundingEstimated Lifetime Generation Costs by Renewable Fuel TypeWind Speeds Can Drop SuddenlyLand Conversion from Agriculture: Wind vs. Concentrated Solar EnergyCauses of Bird FatalitiesWind Turbine Sizes Have Grown Dramatically Over 30 YearsEstimated Lifetime Generation Costs by Power Production Plant TypeDiagram of a Simple Wind TurbineEvolution of Turbine Tower DesignsDiagram of a Sample NacelleRotor Diameters Increased More than 5X Since 1980Main Raw Materials Used in Wind Turbines: Concrete and SteelOther Key Raw Materials Used in Wind TurbinesHorizontal and Vertical Axis DesignsSelect Wind Turbine PricesSample Capital Costs of an Installed Turbine: 1.5 MW ExampleTypes of Repairs on Wind Turbines (2.5 kW to 1.5 MW)U.S. Renewable Portfolio Standards, Goals, and Required RenewablesSummary of Opportunities and Challenges for Wind Power and Turbine ManufacturingCost for Wind Turbine ComponentsPolicy Discount Factor by CountryRenewable Energy Targets and Wind Energy Policies by Country, Latin AmericaRenewable Energy Targets and Wind Energy Policies by Country, Top EuropeRenewable Energy Targets and Wind Energy Policies by Country, Other EuropeRenewable Energy Targets and Wind Energy Policies by Country, Top Asia Pacific CountriesRenewable Energy Targets and Wind Energy Policies by Country, Other Asia Pacific CountriesRenewable Energy Targets and Wind Energy Policies by Country, Africa and Middle EastTable of TablesCumulative Installed Wind Capacity by Country, Baseline Scenario: 2006-2015New Additions of Wind Capacity by Country, Baseline Scenario: 2007-2015Growth in Cumulative Installed Wind Capacity by Country, Baseline Scenario: 2007-2015Wind Energy Production by Country, Baseline Scenario: 2006-2015Average Wind Turbine Price per Kilowatt by Country: 2007-2015New Wind Turbines Deployed by Country: 2007-2015Replacement Wind Turbines Deployed by Country: 2007-2015Total Wind Turbines Deployed by Country: 2007-2015Wind Turbine Revenues by Country: 2007-2015Cumulative Installed Wind Capacity by Country, Recession Scenario: 2006-2015New Additions of Wind Capacity by Country, Recession Scenario: 2007-2015Growth in Cumulative Installed Wind Capacity by Country, Recession Scenario: 2007-2015Cumulative Installed Wind Capacity by Country, Government Pullback Scenario: 2006-2015New Additions of Wind Capacity by Country, Government Pullback Scenario: 2007-2015Growth in Cumulative Installed Wind Capacity by Country, Government Pullback Scenario: 2007-2015Wind Turbine Market Share by Manufacturer: 2008
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Market Forecasts and Demand Drivers by Region4.1 World Energy Generation by Region4.2 World Renewable Energy Generation by Region4.2.1 Wind Energy Market Forecasts – Three Scenarios4.2.2 Baseline Scenario (1) by Region4.2.3 Recession Scenario (2) by Region4.2.4 Recession Scenario (2) by Region4.2.5 Estimated Global Wind Turbine Sales – Baseline Scenario4.2.5.1 Turbine Prices Expected to Increase with Inflation4.2.5.2 Demand for Turbines Partly Driven by Replacement of Aging Fleet4.2.6 Estimated Wind Energy Production by Region – Baseline Scenario (1)4.2.7 Wind Energy Forecasts by Region and Select Countries (Baseline Scenario)4.2.7.1 North America4.2.7.1.1 United States4.2.7.1.2 Canada4.2.7.2 Latin America4.2.7.2.1 Brazil4.2.7.2.2 Mexico4.2.7.3 Europe4.2.7.3.1 Germany4.2.7.3.2 Spain4.2.7.3.3 Italy4.2.7.3.4 France4.2.7.3.5 United Kingdom (UK)4.2.7.3.6 Portugal4.2.7.3.7 Netherlands4.2.7.3.8 Denmark4.2.7.3.9 Other European Countries4.2.7.4 Asia Pacific4.2.7.4.1 China4.2.7.4.2 India4.2.7.4.3 Japan4.2.7.4.4 Australia4.2.7.4.5 Other Asia Pacific Countries4.2.7.5 Africa and Middle East5. Key Industry Players5.1 Established Turbine Designers, Integrators, and Manufacturers5.1.1 ACCIONA Energia5.1.2 Enercon5.1.3 Gamesa5.1.4 GE Wind Energy5.1.5 Mitsubishi Power Systems5.1.6 Nordex Group5.1.7 REpower Systems AG5.1.8 Siemens Energy Sector5.1.9 Suzlon Energy Limited5.1.10 Vestas5.2 New Entrants and Innovators: Turbine Designers, Integrators, and Manufacturers5.2.1 American Superconductor (AMSC) and Windtec (subsidiary)5.2.2 Clipper Windpower5.2.3 Eozen5.2.4 Nordic Windpower5.3 Turbine Component Manufacturers5.3.1 Bosch Rexroth5.3.2 LM Glasfiber6. Company Directory7. Acronym and Abbreviation List8. Table of Contents9. Table of Figures10. Scope of Study, Sources and Methodology, NotesTable of Charts and FiguresGlobal Cumulative Electricity Capacity by Source: 2007Global Electricity Capacity Additions: 2007Global Cumulative Renewable Electricity Capacity by Source: 2007Global Renewable Electricity Capacity Additions by Source: 2007Comparative Household Electricity Prices for Industrialized Countries: 1999-2006Comparative Industry Electricity Prices for Industrialized Countries: 1999-2006Global Installed Electricity Generating Capacity by Geographic Region: 2005-2025Electricity Generation Sources for U.S., OECD Europe and Japan: 2007Global Cumulative Wind Power Generation Capacity by Scenario: 2006-2015Global Annual Wind Power Capacity Additions by Scenario: 2007-2015Cumulative Wind Power Generation Capacity by Region, Baseline ScenarioAnnual Wind Power Generation Capacity Additions by Region, Recession ScenarioAnnual Wind Power Generation Capacity Additions by Region, Recession ScenarioCumulative Wind Power Generation Capacity by Region, Government Pullback ScenarioAnnual Wind Power Generation Capacity Additions by Region, Government Pullback ScenarioAnnual Wind Power Generation Capacity Additions by Region, Policy ForecastCumulative Wind power Production, Baseline Scenario: 2006-2015Cumulative Wind Power Generation Capacity in North America, Baseline ScenarioCumulative Wind Power Generation Capacity in Latin America, Baseline ScenarioCumulative Wind Power Generation Capacity in Top 8 European CountriesCumulative Power Generation Capacity, Top 4 Asia Pacific Countries: 2006-2015Wind Turbine Market Share by Manufacturer: 2008American Reinvestment and Recovery Act of 2009, Energy FundingEstimated Lifetime Generation Costs by Renewable Fuel TypeWind Speeds Can Drop SuddenlyLand Conversion from Agriculture: Wind vs. Concentrated Solar EnergyCauses of Bird FatalitiesWind Turbine Sizes Have Grown Dramatically Over 30 YearsEstimated Lifetime Generation Costs by Power Production Plant TypeDiagram of a Simple Wind TurbineEvolution of Turbine Tower DesignsDiagram of a Sample NacelleRotor Diameters Increased More than 5X Since 1980Main Raw Materials Used in Wind Turbines: Concrete and SteelOther Key Raw Materials Used in Wind TurbinesHorizontal and Vertical Axis DesignsSelect Wind Turbine PricesSample Capital Costs of an Installed Turbine: 1.5 MW ExampleTypes of Repairs on Wind Turbines (2.5 kW to 1.5 MW)U.S. Renewable Portfolio Standards, Goals, and Required RenewablesSummary of Opportunities and Challenges for Wind Power and Turbine ManufacturingCost for Wind Turbine ComponentsPolicy Discount Factor by CountryRenewable Energy Targets and Wind Energy Policies by Country, Latin AmericaRenewable Energy Targets and Wind Energy Policies by Country, Top EuropeRenewable Energy Targets and Wind Energy Policies by Country, Other EuropeRenewable Energy Targets and Wind Energy Policies by Country, Top Asia Pacific CountriesRenewable Energy Targets and Wind Energy Policies by Country, Other Asia Pacific CountriesRenewable Energy Targets and Wind Energy Policies by Country, Africa and Middle EastTable of TablesCumulative Installed Wind Capacity by Country, Baseline Scenario: 2006-2015New Additions of Wind Capacity by Country, Baseline Scenario: 2007-2015Growth in Cumulative Installed Wind Capacity by Country, Baseline Scenario: 2007-2015Wind Energy Production by Country, Baseline Scenario: 2006-2015Average Wind Turbine Price per Kilowatt by Country: 2007-2015New Wind Turbines Deployed by Country: 2007-2015Replacement Wind Turbines Deployed by Country: 2007-2015Total Wind Turbines Deployed by Country: 2007-2015Wind Turbine Revenues by Country: 2007-2015Cumulative Installed Wind Capacity by Country, Recession Scenario: 2006-2015New Additions of Wind Capacity by Country, Recession Scenario: 2007-2015Growth in Cumulative Installed Wind Capacity by Country, Recession Scenario: 2007-2015Cumulative Installed Wind Capacity by Country, Government Pullback Scenario: 2006-2015New Additions of Wind Capacity by Country, Government Pullback Scenario: 2007-2015Growth in Cumulative Installed Wind Capacity by Country, Government Pullback Scenario: 2007-2015Wind Turbine Market Share by Manufacturer: 2008
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Planning Consent for Wind Turbines
From the Somerset County Gazette
MP slams wind turbine proposals
7:00pm Monday 23rd November 2009
By Lloyd Vaughan »
GOVERNMENT proposals to enable wind turbine companies to sidestep planning consent are "a serious worry", according to West Somerset MP Ian Liddell-Grainger.
The new rules, designed to cut red tape and costs, would have strict noise, appearance and size conditions attached.
But wind turbines up to 50ft high could still be put up without going out to consultation or needing planning permission.
Mr Liddell-Grainger said the move mentioned in last week's Queen's Speech was "disturbing".
“Wind turbines at sea is fair enough,” said Mr Liddell-Grainger.
“But if they can just put them up on land willy-nilly, we'd end up with a forest of the things on the Quantocks, Exmoor, the levels and heaven knows where else.
“This is just not the way to do it.”
Mr Liddell-Grainger said there had been full consultation over Hinkley C and D power stations: “Such consultation is valuable and essential - but the wind turbine companies could just go ahead and do it.
“It's a serious worry,” he added.
MP slams wind turbine proposals
7:00pm Monday 23rd November 2009
By Lloyd Vaughan »
GOVERNMENT proposals to enable wind turbine companies to sidestep planning consent are "a serious worry", according to West Somerset MP Ian Liddell-Grainger.
The new rules, designed to cut red tape and costs, would have strict noise, appearance and size conditions attached.
But wind turbines up to 50ft high could still be put up without going out to consultation or needing planning permission.
Mr Liddell-Grainger said the move mentioned in last week's Queen's Speech was "disturbing".
“Wind turbines at sea is fair enough,” said Mr Liddell-Grainger.
“But if they can just put them up on land willy-nilly, we'd end up with a forest of the things on the Quantocks, Exmoor, the levels and heaven knows where else.
“This is just not the way to do it.”
Mr Liddell-Grainger said there had been full consultation over Hinkley C and D power stations: “Such consultation is valuable and essential - but the wind turbine companies could just go ahead and do it.
“It's a serious worry,” he added.
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