The towers would stand 260 feet over the water. The blades would be 150 feet long. The footprint on the Pamlico Sound: 3 square miles. [mappress] Source: outerbanksvoice, March 18, 2010;
MIT analysis suggests generating electricity from large-scale wind farms could influence climate — and not necessarily in the desired way. Wind power has emerged as a viable renewable energy source in recent years — one that proponents say could lessen the threat of global warming. Although the Amer
Off-shore wind turbines may be placed in the ocean south of Rhode Island without major harm to bird populations, according to the… [mappress] Source: jamestownpress, March 11, 2010;
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers wants Duke Energy to conduct an environmental impact study of its offshore wind power project in Pamlico… [mappress] Source: charlotteobserver, February 24, 2010;
While the EU announced that it will exceed its target to produce 20 percent of its energy from renewable sources by 2020, a new study by… [mappress] Source: global-adventures, February 24, 2010;
EASTHAM — Even in the chilly world of winter on the Outer Cape, talk of offshore wind turbines can generate some heat.”I just don’t think… [mappress] Source: capecodonline, February 23, 2010;