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Energy Minister Arlene Foster today welcomed the completion of a significant research project into Northern Ireland’s geological potential for the underground storage of energy.

Posted on: December 21st, 2011

The Energy Storage Study investigated Northern Ireland’s suitability for safe underground energy storage, including compressed air, carbon dioxide capture and natural gas. In particular, it focused on County Antrim and the adjacent off-shore Irish Sea areas, as there are unique …]
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Energy Minister Arlene Foster today welcomed the announcement by The Crown Estate of two parallel Leasing Rounds for offshore wind and tidal stream development as new sources of renewable energy for Northern Ireland.

Posted on: December 16th, 2011

The Crown Estate is seeking expressions of interest from private sector developers for offshore wind and tidal stream Leasing Rounds in Northern Ireland waters. An Offshore Wind Area off the east coast to deliver up to 600MW of generating capacity …]
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Wind Speed Measurement: Anemometers

Posted on: December 3rd, 2011

The measurement of wind speeds is usually done using a cup anemometer, such as the one in the picture to the left. The cup anemometer has a vertical axis and three cups which capture the wind. The number of revolutions …]
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Wind Speed Measurement: Anemometers

Posted on: December 3rd, 2011

The measurement of wind speeds is usually done using a cup anemometer, such as the one in the picture to the left. The cup anemometer has a vertical axis and three cups which capture the wind. The number of revolutions …]
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Wind Speed Measurement: Anemometers

Posted on: December 3rd, 2011

The measurement of wind speeds is usually done using a cup anemometer, such as the one in the picture to the left. The cup anemometer has a vertical axis and three cups which capture the wind. The number of revolutions …]
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Instrumentation

Posted on: December 3rd, 2011

Sensors: A crucial factor for precise measuring is the correct choice of sensors. For wind measurement, only anemometers according to IEC 61400 – recommended: category – should be used. The anemometers must be calibrated by a specialised institute in accordance with …]
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Instrumentation

Posted on: December 3rd, 2011

Sensors: A crucial factor for precise measuring is the correct choice of sensors. For wind measurement, only anemometers according to IEC 61400 – recommended: category – should be used. The anemometers must be calibrated by a specialised institute in accordance with …]
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Instrumentation

Posted on: December 3rd, 2011

Sensors: A crucial factor for precise measuring is the correct choice of sensors. For wind measurement, only anemometers according to IEC 61400 – recommended: category – should be used. The anemometers must be calibrated by a specialised institute in accordance with …]
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Weibull Distribution

Posted on: December 3rd, 2011

The General Pattern of Wind Speed Variations It is very important for the wind industry to be able to describe the variation of wind speeds. Turbine designers need the information to optimise the design of their turbines, so as to …]
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Weibull Distribution

Posted on: December 3rd, 2011

The General Pattern of Wind Speed Variations It is very important for the wind industry to be able to describe the variation of wind speeds. Turbine designers need the information to optimise the design of their turbines, so as to …]
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