Tag: wind
Threatens to close Ånstadblåheia wind power plant – can’t stand wind and cold – news Nordland
Since 2020, at least seven incidents where objects have fallen have been recorded. This is clear from a letter from the Norwegian Directorate of Water and Energy (NVE). The directorate…
NVE says no to wind turbines in Bremangerlandet – news Vestland
In recent years, the Bremangerlandet wind power plant has been among the most controversial power projects in Norway. The project was originally rejected by NVE, but was approved by Oil…
The fishermen’s association says no to the Government’s target for offshore wind – fearing disturbances to the spawning – news Troms and Finnmark
– We have said yes to a great deal, because we cannot say no to everything, everywhere, says Jan Henrik Sandberg of the Norwegian Fishermen’s Association. Now the team will…
Produces parts for wind power – fears layoffs due to electricity prices – news Innlandet – Local news, TV and radio
– We are more expensive here in Norway. We have more expensive personnel costs, we are further away and thus have higher transport costs. For us, cheap electricity has been…
– The toll wind has subsided, says election researcher – news Troms and Finnmark
An opinion poll carried out for news and Nordlys shows that the toll party has dropped a full 5.6 percentage points since the last municipal election. If this had been…
Issuing a danger warning – wind gusts of up to 27 meters per second – news Nordland
On Tuesday, the meteorologists sent out a danger warning at orange level about the risk of floods, landslides and heavy rainfall in Helgeland and southern Salten. Today, the meteorologists sent…
The government wants to keep wind power and reindeer herding on Fosen, even though the Supreme Court has said that it is illegal – news Trøndelag
Last autumn, the Supreme Court ruled the wind power concession at Fosen invalid. They determined that the facility violates Sami human rights. The Sámi Parliament has therefore asked the state…
Nuclear power makes wind power redundant – Statement
Three researchers at NTNU write enthusiastically about nuclear power in the column “The Norwegian wind power adventure needs nuclear power” on news Ytring. Calling Norwegian wind power development a “fairy…
The war in Ukraine slows down Norwegian offshore wind investment – news Vestland
Steel shortages and bottlenecks in the supply chain mean that the completion of Hywind Tampen – “the largest floating wind farm in the world” – will be postponed until next…
The Norwegian wind power adventure needs nuclear power – Statement
Nuclear power is good for the planet. Nevertheless, this is not something for Norway, it is often said. After all, we have such good wind resources in this country. Hinting…