The weather right across Iceland is getting colder and will continue to do so over the coming days. The mercury in Hvanneyri could dip as low as -18°C on Wednesday and even Reykjavík is expecting -13°C. Read the full story
Posted on 28 November 2011.
The weather right across Iceland is getting colder and will continue to do so over the coming days. The mercury in Hvanneyri could dip as low as -18°C on Wednesday and even Reykjavík is expecting -13°C. Read the full story
Posted in General, Iceland, MBL, WeatherComments (0)
Posted on 25 November 2011.
Storm Berit, which lashed the Faroe Islands yesterday evening, is approaching Norway. Meteorologists are predicting possibly the worst weather for 50 years. Offshore oil rigs are expected to be alright; but owners of buildings in northern Norway are being advised to secure loose objects and stay indoors. Waves as tall as 25 metres are expected.
Posted in Faroe Islands, General, MBL, Norway, WeatherComments (0)
Posted on 07 November 2011.
Remarkable scenes in eastern Iceland yesterday as a gust of wind so strong that it blew an entire shipping container off the dock and out to sea, was caught on film. Read the full story
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Posted on 05 April 2011.
Reykjavik residents who choose to save money by bringing their own wheelie bins out onto the street could be liable for damages if wind blows them over and causes damage to people or property. Read the full story
Posted in General, Iceland, MBL, Society, WeatherComments (1)
Posted on 11 February 2011.
Wind and rain are not uncommon features of the Icelandic winter, but last night’s storm is still making a widespread impact. Read the full story
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Posted on 23 February 2010.
The most powerful wind turbine in the world is to be built in the south-western Norwegian area of Oygarden, with hopes that new technology can significantly improve profitability at offshore wind farms. Read the full story
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Posted on 13 January 2010.
The military is blocking wind development plans, according to Finnish Energy Industries (ET). Read the full story
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Posted on 21 June 2009.
The Norwegian-based energy giant, Statoil, has opened the lines on the world’s first floating wind turbine off the coast of Norway. The water-based sustainable electricity generator could become a model for future energy development if it proves as efficient as Statoil claims. Read the full story
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Posted on 08 June 2009.
The Asbru community of education and entrepreneurs on the former NATO military base in southwest Iceland is home to the Keilir Atlantic Center of Excellence. Keilir has just signed a research and development agreement with the Icelandic Energy Company (Íslenska Orkufélagið in Icelandic) for a wind-pumping mechanism. Read the full story
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Posted on 05 June 2009.
This week’s high winds in Finland have left thousands of homes without power and engineers struggling to get supplied reconnected.
Among the worst hit areas were Savo in eastern Finland, where at least 4,000 people are still without electricity this morning, SIKUnews reports. Read the full story
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