Norway Proposes Wind-Power Driven 'Turbine City'
Katie Cordrey — January 24, 2010 — Eco
References: notcot & ecofriend.org
The ‘Turbine City’ is an on office concept that might help Norway might meet the EU’s goal of getting 20% of its energy from renewable sources by 2020. Turbine City could also make Norway a renewable energy exporter to the region.
Wind conditions off the coast of Norway make it one of the best for wind-power generation. The country also has a lot of experience with funding and building off-shore installations because of its oil interests.
Wind conditions off the coast of Norway make it one of the best for wind-power generation. The country also has a lot of experience with funding and building off-shore installations because of its oil interests.
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Turbine City — Norway's concept of a wind-power driven city presents opportunities for the development of sustainable urban environments.
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Renewable Energy Export — Norway's potential as a renewable energy exporter to the region opens up opportunities for economic growth and international partnerships.
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Offshore Wind-power Generation — The favorable wind conditions off the coast of Norway contribute to the potential for disruptive innovations in offshore wind-power generation.
Industry Implications
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Renewable Energy — The concept of Turbine City and Norway's potential as an energy exporter present opportunities for growth in the renewable energy industry.
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Urban Development — The development of Turbine City could spur innovations in sustainable urban planning and design.
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Oil and Gas — Norway's experience in funding and building offshore installations, due to its oil interests, can be leveraged in the development of offshore wind-power generation technologies.
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