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Renewable Energy from Wind and Solar Power: Law and Regulation
In a world that is shifting away from fossil fuels in response to the threat of climate change, the UK’s low carbon policies have seen renewable electricity capacity increase by more than three times since 2010. The future is clearly one of unremitting growth in electricity generation from wind and solar farms.Renewable Energy from Wind and Solar Power: Law and Regulation is concerned with the law and regulation of electricity generation in the case of the two most popular sources of energy derived from renewable resources.It covers up-to-date national policy and guidance relevant to electricity generation collected from renewable resources.There is also coverage of the powers of local planning authorities and of the Secretary of State, along with devolved powers in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, in dealing with onshore and offshore energy projects along with the impact of Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects under the 2008 Act.This book also covers consents under sections 36 (onshore and offshore wind generation) and 37 (overhead lines) of the Electricity Act 1989 and the grant of FEBA licences from the Marine and Fisheries Agency in the case of offshore consents.The availability of financial assistance for the generation and export of renewable energy to the grid is also dealt with, and there are several case studies examining a number of recent decisions of the courts, the Secretary of State, inspectors and reporters, involving wind and solar energy proposals.Renewable Energy from Wind and Solar Power: Law and Regulation will be an invaluable reference for lawyers, planning professionals and operators in the relevant sectors.It will also be of interest to others in showing how the industry is developing and of the regulatory processes involved in securing consents for the commercial development of energy from wind and solar power.
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Renewable Energy : Power for a Sustainable Future
The provision of sustainable energy supplies for an expanding and increasingly productive world is one of the major issues facing civilisation today. Renewable Energy examines both the practical and economic potential of the renewable energy sources to meet this challenge.The underlying physical and technological principles behind deriving power from direct solar (solar thermal and photovoltaics), indirect solar (biomass, hydro, wind and wave) and non-solar (tidal and geothermal) energy sources are explained, within the context of their environmental impacts, their economics and their future prospects. Renewable Energy provides both perspective and detail on the relative merits and state of progress of technologies for utilizing the various 'renewables'.The analysis considers emissions, sustainability, cost implications and energy security, as political and economic pressures move society towards a low-carbon future.From an overview of basic energy conversion processes, through a discussion of the individual renewable sources, to a concluding examination of the prospects for their integration into national and international networks and the outlook for renewable energy, this book provides a valuable insight into prospects for the renewables. Online resources Renewable Energy is accompanied by online resources which include: For students:· Auto- marked multiple choice questions to accompany each chapter· Curated links to further information and up-to-date energy statistics.For registered adopters of the book:· Figures from the book: available to download for use in lectures
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Wind, Water And Fire: The Other Renewable Energy Resources
This volume focuses on a few renewable energy sources, viz. wind energy plus energy from water movement and natural temperature differences that in principle could provide enormous energy resources.Energy from wind has been a rapidly growing source of energy as wind turbines have grown in size and especially as wind turbines have moved offshore.Hydroelectric dams have continued to be used as energy sources particularly in developing countries.Other energy sources using water, including waves and tidal sources, are also discussed in this volume.Finally, the volume discusses differences between deep and surface ocean temperatures plus the extraction of energy from the earth's extremely large energy resource of magma deep below the surface.These latter two energy resources in particular require further development and the current book describes the latest advances coupled with pointing possible paths forward.
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Alternative Energy: Wind Power
This series explores alternative energy resources, how they are produced, the technology necessary and what the future holds. With global warming and climate crisis and the rise in energy prices, looking at more sustainable types of energy resources, how well they can meet our power needs and how they work has never felt so relevant. Wind power is one of the major sustainable power sources.But how does harnessing the wind's energy work? What's needed and can it fulfil our energy needs? While new technologies are being developed, each energy resource comes at a cost.This series looks at each energy resource, the technology and cost of how it is used to meet power needs and how it impacts the environment and humans.Each book explains how that power is generated and where it is used. Suitable for readers aged 9+.
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What are the differences between fossil energy sources and renewable energy, specifically wind energy?
Fossil energy sources, such as coal, oil, and natural gas, are non-renewable and finite resources that are formed over millions of years. They release greenhouse gases and other pollutants when burned, contributing to climate change and air pollution. In contrast, wind energy is a renewable energy source that harnesses the power of the wind to generate electricity. It is clean, abundant, and does not produce greenhouse gas emissions or air pollutants during operation. Additionally, wind energy is sustainable in the long term as wind is a naturally occurring resource that will not deplete.
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What are the differences between fossil fuels and renewable energy, specifically wind energy?
Fossil fuels are non-renewable sources of energy that are formed from the remains of plants and animals that lived millions of years ago. They release harmful greenhouse gases when burned, contributing to climate change. On the other hand, wind energy is a renewable source of energy that harnesses the power of the wind to generate electricity. It is clean, abundant, and does not produce greenhouse gas emissions, making it a more sustainable alternative to fossil fuels. Additionally, wind energy is considered more environmentally friendly as it has a lower impact on the environment compared to fossil fuels, which require extensive mining and drilling operations.
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What is wind energy?
Wind energy is a renewable energy source that harnesses the power of the wind to generate electricity. This is typically done using wind turbines, which have large blades that spin and convert the kinetic energy of the wind into mechanical power. This mechanical power is then converted into electricity through a generator. Wind energy is considered a clean and sustainable alternative to fossil fuels, as it produces no greenhouse gas emissions or air pollutants.
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How is energy converted in a wind power plant?
In a wind power plant, energy is converted from the kinetic energy of the wind into mechanical energy by the rotation of the blades of a wind turbine. The rotating blades turn a shaft connected to a generator, which converts the mechanical energy into electrical energy. The electricity generated is then fed into the power grid for distribution to homes and businesses.
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Wind Energy
Wind energy harnesses the power of the wind. This clean, renewable energy is growing in its technology and popularity.Readers will learn how it is used, how it compares to other forms of energy and how they may get involved in this exciting growing field some day.Get ready for an Energy Revolution!
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IEA Wind Recommended Practice for the Implementation of Renewable Energy Forecasting Solutions
Published as an Open Access book available on Science Direct, IEA Wind Recommended Practices for the Implementation of Renewable Energy Forecasting Solutions translates decades of academic knowledge and standard requirements into applicable procedures and decision support tools for the energy industry.Designed specifically for practitioners in the energy industry, readers will find the tools to maximize the value of renewable energy forecast information in operational decision-making applications and significantly reduce the costs of integrating large amounts of wind and solar generation assets into grid systems through more efficient management of the renewable generation variability. Authored by a group of international experts as part of the IEA Wind Task 36 (Wind Energy Forecasting), the book addresses the issue that many current operational forecast solutions are not properly optimized for their intended applications.It provides detailed guidelines and recommended practices on forecast solution selection processes, designing and executing forecasting benchmarks and trials, forecast solution evaluation, verification, and validation, and meteorological and power data requirements for real-time forecasting applications.In addition, the guidelines integrate probabilistic forecasting, integrate wind and solar forecasting, offer improved IT data exchange and data format standards, and have a dedicated section to dealing with the requirements for SCADA and meteorological measurements. A unique and comprehensive reference, IEA Wind Recommended Practices for the Implementation of Renewable Energy Forecasting Solutions is an essential guide for all practitioners involved in wind and solar energy generation forecasting from forecast vendors to end-users of renewable forecasting solutions.
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Who Owns the Wind? : Climate Crisis and the Hope of Renewable Energy
The energy transition has begun. To succeed - to replace fossil fuels with wind and solar power - that process must be fair. Otherwise, mounting popular protest against wind farms will prolong carbon pollution and deepen the climate crisis. David Hughes examines that anti-industrial, anti-corporate resistance, drawing insights from a Spanish village surrounded by turbines. In the lives of these neighbours - freighted with centuries of exploitation - clean power and social justice fit together only awkwardly. Proposals for a green economy, the Green New Deal, or Europe's Green Deal require more effort. We must rethink aesthetics, livelihood, property, and, most essentially, the private nature of wind resources. Ultimately, the energy transition will be public and just, or it may not be at all
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Wind Energy Handbook
Fully updated and authoritative reference to wind energy technology written by leading academic and industry professionals The newly revised Third Edition of the Wind Energy Handbook delivers a fully updated treatment of key developments in wind technology since the publication of the book's Second Edition in 2011.The criticality of wakes within wind farms is addressed by the addition of an entirely new chapter on wake effects, including 'engineering' wake models and wake control.Offshore, attention is focused for the first time on the design of floating support structures, and the new 'PISA' method for monopile geotechnical design is introduced. The coverage of blade design has been completely rewritten, with an expanded description of laminate fatigue properties and new sections on manufacturing methods, blade testing, leading-edge erosion and bend-twist coupling.These are complemented by new sections on blade add-ons and noise in the aerodynamics chapters, which now also include a description of the Leishman-Beddoes dynamic stall model and an extended introduction to Computational Fluid Dynamics analysis. The importance of the environmental impact of wind farms both on- and offshore is recognized by expanded coverage, and the requirements of the Grid Codes to ensure wind energy plays its full role in the power system are described.The conceptual design chapter has been extended to include a number of novel concepts, including low induction rotors, multiple rotor structures, superconducting generators and magnetic gearboxes. References and further reading resources are included throughout the book and have been updated to cover the latest literature.As in previous editions, the core subjects constituting the essential background to wind turbine and wind farm design are covered.These include: The nature of the wind resource, including geographical variation, synoptic and diurnal variations, and turbulence characteristicsThe aerodynamics of horizontal axis wind turbines, including the actuator disc concept, rotor disc theory, the vortex cylinder model of the actuator disc and the Blade-Element/Momentum theoryDesign loads for horizontal axis wind turbines, including the prescriptions of international standardsAlternative machine architecturesThe design of key componentsWind turbine controller design for fixed and variable speed machinesThe integration of wind farms into the electrical power systemWind farm design, siting constraints, and the assessment of environmental impact Perfect for engineers and scientists learning about wind turbine technology, the Wind Energy Handbook will also earn a place in the libraries of graduate students taking courses on wind turbines and wind energy, as well as industry professionals whose work requires a deep understanding of wind energy technology.
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Is wind energy actually expensive?
Wind energy can be expensive to set up initially, as it requires the construction of wind turbines and the infrastructure to support them. However, once the initial investment is made, wind energy is actually one of the most cost-effective forms of renewable energy. The ongoing operational and maintenance costs of wind turbines are relatively low, and the fuel source (wind) is free. In the long run, wind energy can be a more affordable and sustainable option compared to traditional fossil fuels.
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Aren't wind power and solar energy not suitable for base load power?
Wind power and solar energy are considered intermittent sources of energy, meaning they are dependent on weather conditions. This can make them less reliable for providing base load power, which requires a consistent and steady supply of electricity. However, advancements in energy storage technologies, such as batteries, are helping to address this issue by storing excess energy generated during peak production times for use when the sun is not shining or the wind is not blowing. Additionally, a combination of different renewable energy sources, along with traditional power sources, can help ensure a more stable and reliable base load power supply.
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What type of energy is wind?
Wind energy is a form of kinetic energy that is generated by the movement of air molecules. When the wind blows, it causes the blades of wind turbines to rotate, which in turn generates electricity. This renewable energy source is harnessed through the use of wind turbines to produce clean and sustainable power.
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How does wind power work?
Wind power works by harnessing the kinetic energy of the wind to generate electricity. This is typically done using wind turbines, which have large blades that are turned by the wind. As the blades spin, they drive a generator that produces electricity. The amount of electricity generated depends on the speed of the wind and the size and efficiency of the turbine. Wind power is a renewable and clean energy source that can help reduce reliance on fossil fuels and decrease greenhouse gas emissions.
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