Wind energy

Wind energy

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NIMBY

Energy; Wind energy

Is the acronym for ‘not in my back yard’ and refers to an explanation of the local rejection to technological projects. Recent research is questioning the traditional explanation of local ...

Nitrogen oxide (NOx)

Energy; Wind energy

Is a product of combustion from transportation and stationary sources. It is a major contributor to acid depositions and the formation of ground level ozone in the troposphere. It is formed by ...

Numerical weather prediction (NWP)

Energy; Wind energy

Means weather forecasting by computational simulation of the atmosphere.

Offshore wind developments

Energy; Wind energy

Are wind projects installed in shallow waters off the coast.

Participatory planning

Energy; Wind energy

Is a planning process open to higher levels of public engagement. Successful wind farm developments are linked to the nature of the planning and development process, and public support tends to ...