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Performance of UK wind power during winter 2013/2014

Posted on April 18, 2014 by Clive Best

Headline: The UK fleet of >5000 wind turbines provided 6.6% of peak electrical power requirements this winter. Winter 2013/14 has been characterized  by strong westerly  gales. The UK has invested heavily in new wind farms resulting in a total fleet of … Continue reading →

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Why wind threatens energy security

Posted on September 19, 2013 by Clive Best

The IEA defines energy security as:“Energy security refers to the uninterrupted availability of energy sources at an affordable price.” Energy security then must ensure that at every instant generating capacity meets demand, otherwise we have blackouts. Moving from fossil fuels … Continue reading →

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HS2 and Wind Power

Posted on July 7, 2013 by Clive Best

The government plans to invest  £42.5bn to build a high speed train connection between London and Birmingham. The peak electrical power consumption to run 14 trains/hour between London and Birmingham is ~350 MW (HS2 Traction Energy Modelling, Imperial College, 2009). As … Continue reading →

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