Background Reading
I have selected various sources of information about Wind Farms and Wind Energy in general that may be useful to those who are interested in Vattenfall's plans for Nocton Fen. As with any planning application or campaign, I believe it is crucial to carry out independent research in order for one to be able to hold a proper debate with those who are behind the project.
Environmental impact of wind power
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Environmental_impact_of_wind_power
When the wind blows
'The hopes, fears and worries of Europe’s quest for renewable energy'
http://www.economist.com/news/europe/21585029-hopes-fears-and-worries-europes-quest-renewable-energy-when-wind-blows
Germany's wind power chaos should be a warning to the UK
'Germany has gone further down the 'renewables' path than any country in the world, and now it's paying the price'.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/comment/9559656/Germanys-wind-power-chaos-should-be-a-warning-to-the-UK.html
UK National Grid Status
http://www.gridwatch.templar.co.uk/index.php
Wind Power: Pros and Cons
http://www.triplepundit.com/2012/06/wind-power-pros-cons/
The Pros and Cons of Wind Energy and Wind Farms
http://www.renewablesguide.co.uk/pros-cons-wind-farms
Wind Farms
http://www.alternative-energy-news.info/technology/wind-power/wind-farms/
National Wind Watch
https://www.wind-watch.org/
Wind turbines see 150 per cent rise in demand
'AN increasing number of farmers are turning to wind turbines as an additional source of income, according to experts.'
http://www.farmersguardian.com/home/renewables/wind-turbines-see-150-per-cent-rise-in-demand/59314.article
Are wind farms saving or killing us?
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/home/moslive/article-2199284/Wind-farms-Are-wind-farms-saving-killing-A-provocative-investigation-claims-thousands-people-falling-sick-live-near-them.html
Wind power
http://www.theguardian.com/environment/windpower
Wind Power News
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/earth/energy/windpower/
Wind Archive
http://www.conserve-energy-future.com/category/wind-energy
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