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Last June, hundreds of fairies descended on charming Pitcher Park near downtown Orange for the first annual Pixies in the Park Fairy Party. They danced around a Maypole, marched in a Fairy parade and created their own fairy gardens. 250 "fairies" attended the first annual Pixies in the Park Fairy Party fundraiser to benefit the Pitcher Park Community Foundation. This year, on June 19, 2010, the Pitcher Park Foundation brings back Pixies in the Park: A Fairy Party back with even more terrific activities for "fairies" of all ages.
Pixies in the Park takes place at Pitcher Park in Orange, located at 204 S. Cambridge Avenue, from 10:00am - 2:00pm. The event is designed primarily for young children between ages 3 and 8 and features activities that include face painting, story time, maypole dancing, and a make-your-own fairy garden. Children are encouraged to dress in their favorite fairy costumes and enter the make-believe-world of fairies. Games and crafts are available for fairy guests, as well as a snack box brimming with tasty treats. Tickets are $20 per fairy, including an accompanying adult. Each additional fairy is $10.
The money raised by Pixies in the Park will ensure that the Pitcher Park Foundation, which operates Pitcher Park, will be able to continue with annual spring and fall planting at the park. It will also fund a program currently in development that gives local elementary school children hands-on tours of the park, where they learn of Pitcher Park's unique history and of the family that generously donated the land for the park to the city of Orange.
Pitcher Park was donated to the city of Orange in 1992 by Alice Pitcher, a member of one of Orange's founding families. The generous donation provided that the site be developed into a park facility for community use. With financing from the city of Orange and the oversight of the newly created Pitcher Park Foundation, the park was created for the preservation and display of botanical specimens, farming implements, fire protection apparatus and bee keeping equipment used in the City of Orange from the early 1900's forward.
Pixies in the Park is chaired by Pat Barrios, President of the Pitcher Park Foundation, and Kathryn Lewin, an active community volunteer participates in many local charitable groups, including the Kiwanis Club of Orange. Under their leadership, the Pixies in the Park committee has secured both financial and in-kind support from many local businesses, including the Anaheim Ducks, Bounce U, Discovery Science Center, OC Art Studios, heavenly Hostess, M & M Nursery, Smart & Final, Home Depot and the Perfect Circle Cupcakery.
For more details and ticket information, contact event Chair Pat Parrios at 714-532-5930 or Kathryn Lewin at (714) 532-2224. You may also email at firstname.lastname@example.com.
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What inspired you for the fall season at NYDJ?
Fall is my favorite season of the year, so I am always anxious to start this season. I was inspired by the beautiful, rich, berry and plum colors to the deepest greens, as well as, the opulence and luxury in fabrics and trims with baroque continuing to trend. One of my favorite fabrics is a beautiful indigo jacquard offered in our straight fit. It is a great alternative from my solid denim but still has an indigo color and can be worn as a dressier look. For a stand out piece, I will wear the boot fit in a metallic coated gold or bronze with a slight subtle shimmer. I also loved the moto trend that has a mix of strong and sexy in the skinny fit with great seam details. I will finish the look with one of our new modern NYDJ blouses for a date night with my husband!
What do you think about when designing for the NYDJ customer?
Each season, I want to provide a perfect mix of super soft fabrics, a comfortable fit and the perfect balance of fashion. We determine our fashion; it is not identified by our age, but our individual needs and lifestyles. Some women's fashion is classic styles with minimal details. Others want a touch of trend in either color or a new denim wash, while others want to be on the edge of fashion wearing either a moto jean or ripped and repaired boyfriend jean. I balance each season so we offering something for every woman's style. In short, I love designing something for all of you!
How do you identify the season's key trends and come up with what's new and now?
I start the season by analyzing the designer runways, extracting what I believe is right for our customer and what I love personally. I look through magazines in all countries and also utilize our online trend services that forecast all over the world. From there, I start selecting colors, non denim fabrics that offer the perfect amount of stretch, wearable flattering prints and special new washes to update our denim. I also observe people a lot when I am out, what are they wearing, what is their age. It is interesting because I start to identify what we call key items, a jean style or look that many women are wearing. This season I women of all ages were wearing the boyfriend jean with a tiny roll cuff but it looked different on everyone because we all personalize our look. We make our fashion every morning when we select a pair of jeans, favorite shoe or accent with an accessory. These selections are personal and unique to "you" and become your fashion!
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We have a beautiful moto knit jacket with leather trim that will be a great update to all my NYDJ denim jeans. Nothing feels better on a cool autumn day than one of our new NYDJ chunky sweaters with my colored denim skinny jean tucked into a pair of high boots.
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I am at the end of my rope and am out of ideas. My son just turned 2 and while he used to have no problem going down for naps and bedtime, those times have recently become the bane of my existence. I have tried EVERYTHING, from old school parenting styles of telling him what to do and being very stern and calm, to trying to make deals, to the attachment style of bringing him into my bed, to NVC methods of communication with understanding and describing mine and his needs and feelings. None of it is working.
It started about a week and a half ago. The only thing that has worked temporarily is me laying in his crib-bed but as soon as I get up (with him sleeping or awake) the tantrums and screaming return. He seems only to be content when I am holding him, but I obviously can not do that all night. I feel like he is needing closeness, as that is the only thing that seems to help, but I am in need of sleep and comfort as well. It's beginning to bring me to tears out of frustration. The process of getting him to sleep has been taking almost 3 hours, and naps have been missed altogether with that time slot spent in hysterics. Please help! I am at a complete loss at this point. Thank you!!! - ABBY
Dear Abby,
I certainly can hear your frustration and as the parent of a four-year-old who had many phases of pulling "all-nighters" and weeks on end of repeated wakings, I can say that this is most probably a phase and not a serious or life-long sleep problem. Bedtime issues and separation anxiety have long been at the top of most parenting-dilemma lists.
I think it is imperative to not ignore the fact that children, before the age of seven, very often need to be near their parents to sleep comfortably and securely; to be in close proximity to our caregivers is a basic human need.
While this may not always be a realistic option in the minds of modern parents who are over-worked and who treasure those precious few moments of peace and quiet at the end of a long day, the reality is that bedtime can be scary for small children and they don't want to do it all alone - in the dark. It doesn't have to be a struggle, if you are willing to drop your parental agenda.
If you can approach this phase with no expectations, except to support your child and his needs, in the best way possible, then you will save your sanity. You mentioned that your son just turned two. This is a pivotal piece of information for you to recognize and understand. The brain is growing rapidly in the early years and by age three, your child has developed millions of scattered unorganized brain pathways or connections.
Right now, his brain is going through spurts of development about every six months. What this means for you as a parent is that around your child's birthday and around his 1/2 birthday you will probably see or experience a period of what seems like developmental regression. "But he just did this all by himself last month," a parent might say.
But when brains are reorganizing to achieve higher states of functioning, regression is likely and normal. In small children this presents as needing lots of extra love, attention, time, cuddles, and connection. What is happening is that the brain connections that are not being utilized and reinforced are being pruned away and this means that some newer or more complex brain functions may be less available to your child during times of developmental growth.
Think of it like moving to a new house. This new house will be bigger and allow you more access to things you didn't have before. However, while you are in transition, all of your personal belongings that enable you to live and manage life efficiently are packed up and stored away, awaiting your newer and more useful location. During this time, your access to many necessary items is temporarily interrupted and limited... and so is your child's.
Barring developmental stages, I would also look to see if there have been other major changes or stressors in your son's life. For example, going back to work, moving, a new baby etc., are the kinds of changes can activate a need for more security and connection in a young child.
Also investigate the amount of screen time, if any, that your child is exposed to. Video games and TV present a sizable challenge to restful sleep and your child's ability to calm down his system. And finally, diet and nutrition - look for artificial colors and preservatives which can affect behavior. Cereal bars, yogurts, fruit roll-ups and kid's vitamins are notorious for hiding brain disrupting chemicals and colors.
Some kids who have sensory integration issues or who experience over-stimulation can have trouble stopping their minds or falling asleep. Look for what soothes your child in other situations - is it music, soft tones, colors or lights, a head/foot/leg massage?
I would definitely encourage you to meet your own needs as best you can. If you are losing sleep, then your reactions to your son may be clouded by your own stress, which can lead you to reach your breaking point much earlier and thus make it harder for you to appreciate and empathize with his experience.
As a general rule, it is unrealistic to expect a child of two to be able to go to sleep on his own. This doesn't mean he will not learn to do so eventually, but that you cannot force this kind of independence when he is not developmentally ready. At his age, the need to be rocked or held to sleep is quite natural and necessary.
Attachment is one of the first neural networks that is set up in your child's brain. It is a uniquely individual process which is necessary and vital to providing the foundation for your child's future independence and unfortunately it is a process that cannot be rushed.
Conscious parenting doesn't mean we employ magical ways to make our kids to do what we want, when we want them to do it; it means we recognize that our children are trying their best to meet their needs and it means that we are aware that our kids motives are not to try and "push our buttons" or "get attention" to be manipulative but that they are truly trying to make sense of a fast-paced and sometimes confusing world.
My daughter gave up her naps at age 2.5, which was crazy to me, but it was what she needed to go to bed at a reasonable hour. She literally needed to run ALL day before she was tired enough to rest. Start uncovering your child's temperament preferences and unique schedule needs.
Since you have already noticed that being close is the only thing that currently "works," take this - not as a defeat - but as a valuable clue to your son's basic human needs right now, at two years old. Your touch may be all that is needed - for now. Provide as much of YOU as you can while knowing that this [stage] too, shall pass.
You will one day long for the times when he curled up in your arms as they do go by so very fast.
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Lori Petro is a Mom, Children's Advocate and Speaker. She is passionate about transforming our world through conscious parenting compassionate communication, and peaceful conflict resolution.
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The Mahābhārata, is the greatest, longest and one of the two major Sanskrit epics of ancient India, the other being the Rāmāyana. With more than 74,000 verses, plus long prose passages, or some 1.8 million words in total, it is one of the longest epic poems in the world.
It contains eighteen Parvas or sections viz., Adi Parva, Sabha
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Asvamedha Parva, Ashramavasika Parva, Mausala Parva, Mahaprasthanika Parva
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This wonderful book was composed by Sri Vyasa (Krishna Dvaipayana) who was
the grandfather of the heroes of the epic. He taught this epic to his son Suka
and his disciples Vaisampayana and others. King Janamejaya, son of Parikshit,
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was recited by Vaisampayana to Janamejaya at the command of Vyasa. Later on,
Suta recited the Mahabharata as was done by Vaisampayana to Janamejaya, to
Saunaka and others, during a sacrifice performed by Saunaka in Naimisaranya,
which is near Sitapur in Uttar Pradesh.
It is very interesting to remember the opening and closing lines of this
great epic. It begins with: "Vyasa sang of the ineffable greatness and
splendour of Lord Vasudeva, who is the source and support for everything, who is
eternal, unchanging, self-luminous, who is the Indweller in all beings, and the
truthfulness and righteousness of the Pandavas." It ends with: "With
raised hands, I shout at the top of my voice; but alas, no one hears my words
which can give them Supreme Peace, Joy and Eternal Bliss. One can attain wealth
and all objects of desire through Dharma (righteousness). Why do not
people practise Dharma? One should not abandon Dharma at any cost,
even at the risk of his life. One should not relinquish Dharma out of passion or
fear or covetousness or for the sake of preserving one�s life. This is the
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when you rise from your bed every morning. You will attain everything. You will
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WWE's game-changing announcement this week at CES in Las Vegas about the upcoming launch of the WWE Network, a 24/7 direct-to-the-consumer digital service has angered one of it's biggest pay-TV partners, Direct TV. WWE is launching the Network on their own through the internet on multiple devices on February 24th with none of the company's TV partners involved with the distribution, and the biggest hook for fans to subscribe to the $10-a-month service is the inclusion of 12 monthly pay per view events including Wrestlemania. This is not sitting well with Direct TV which is one of WWE's biggest pay per view providers with their national satellite TV service.
"Clearly we need to quickly re-evaluate the economics and viability of their business with us, as it now appears the WWE feels they do not need their PPV distributors," said Direct TV in a statement yesterday to the Los Angeles Times. Direct TV continued to take a direct shots at WWE's new digital initiative, adding the company's PPV business "has been steadily declining, and this new low-cost competitive offering will only accelerate this trend."
Pay-TV partners of WWE like Direct TV have utilized WWE's pay per views as part of their regular business for years, usually cutting the profits down the middle on the events which cost viewers between $55 to $70 a pop. With WWE essentially giving fans a very competitive option outside of the traditional PPV route to the get same monthly premium events and much more content, Direct TV is considering dropping WWE PPV events on their TV service. Currently though at this time, Direct TV's website still lists WWE PPV content as available including this month's Royal Rumble live on Sunday, January 26th.
WWE Chairman Vince McMahon gave a response to this situation in the same article, saying "I think it'd be foolish for them not to want to carry the pay-per-view anymore...It's found money for them." WWE has officially stated through a spokesperson that they intend to stay in business with their pay-per-view partners to give fans options.
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When speaking at the NFU national conference in Birmingham yesterday Victoria Griffiths told farmers, "It has been a difficult 12 months for the industry, with consultations and policy changes nearly every month but at the end of all the uncertainty there is still the opportunity to diversify your farm with a wind turbine and become your own power plant."
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New records set in best ever year for British wind energy generation
RenewableUK is highlighting new official statistics from National Grid which show that 2015 was a record year for wind energy generation, with onshore and offshore wind farms supplying their largest ever amounts of clean electricity to Britain's homes, factories and offices. Wind set new weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual generation records.
11% of the UK's electricity was generated by wind last year – up from 9.5% in 2014.
Wind provided enough electricity to meet the annual needs of more than 8.25 million homes – more than 30% of UK households - up from 6.7 million homes last year.
December 2015 saw a fresh monthly record set, with wind suppling 17% of Britain's electricity demand at a time of the year when it's needed most. The previous monthly record of 14% was set in January 2015 – another cold period of the year.
A new weekly record was also set in December, with wind providing 20% of the nation's needs in the last week of the month - Christmas week - up from 19% in the second week of November.
Wind also broke the quarterly generation record in the three month period from October to December 2015, with 13% of the nation's electricity demand met by wind - beating the previous 12% high in the first quarter of 2015.
RenewableUK's Director of Policy Dr Gordon Edge said "This is a great way to start the new year – the wind industry can be proud that it has shattered weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual generation records in 2015. This re-writes the record books. We've had a bumper harvest thanks to increased deployment and superb wind speeds.
"It also demonstrates why the Government should continue to support wind energy, as we're delivering on our commitment to keep Britain powered up. We can continue to increase the proportion of the nation's electricity which we provide as we move away from fossil fuels to clean sources of power".
The full press release can be found here
Government response to the Feed in Tariff review
The Government has pulled back from the worst of its proposals to cut support for renewable energy following a strong reaction from communities and businesses.
- The FIT budget has been confirmed as up to £100m from 15 January 2016 up to the end of 2018/19
- The Government response sets out measures to pause new applications to the FIT scheme from 15 January to 8 February to allow time for the implementation of cost control measures through the parliamentary process
- Quarterly deployment caps will be introduced from 8 February 2016, including a queuing system for applicants who miss out on quarterly caps
- A two stage re-cycling mechanism for underspent budget within the FIT scheme will be introduced
- Tariff levels for >50kW to 1.5MW onshore wind have received a small uplift compared to that proposed in the consultation.
- Pre-accreditation of projects will been re-introduced from 8 February 2016
- Government does not propose to introduce changes to the FIT scheme in relation to export tariffs, tariff indexation, competition, smart meters and grid management.
The full Government response to the Feed in Tariff review can be found here
Opportunity to find out about community wind turbines
ACT - installing the tower
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ACT - view from the top
If you are interested in finding out how to go about selecting, installing and funding a community turbine then you are cordially invited to come and talk to local people from communities who have done so!
The Abergwaun community turbine was installed during July 2015 and commissioned in August 2015 and tours of the turbine will be conducted on 6 October 2015, at 1pm 3pm and 5pm. As well as seeing the turbine in operation it will be possible to speak with the installers, those who raised the finance and with community members.
The centre of events will be Fishguard Town Hall which will be open from 12.30pm until 6.30pm when experts will be available to speak with you about community wind power and from where the turbine tours will originate.
The Abergwaun turbine, near Fishguard, is an Endurance Wind Power X29. This powerful 225kW turbine was installed by approved UK Endurance Wind Power installers Aeolus Power (Wind-Energy) Ltd and it is producing energy for the local farmer and Transition Bro Gwaun. The turbine is expected to have an output of approximately 530,000 KWh per year, the equivalent of powering approx 130 homes, and annual carbon savings will be circa 290 tonnes of CO².
The project is a joint collaboration between a local farmer and Transition Bro Gwaun, and the latter's share of the funding has been raised by loans from local individuals and 3 community groups. The Welsh Government's Ynni'r Fro programme has provided development funding. All profit from the generation of electricity will go to the local community, and the Transition group's share will be used to help fund low carbon community projects.
Aeolus Power has installed over 120 Endurance E-3120 wind turbines within the past 5 years and 6 of the X29 turbines since its launch in 2013. The Abergwuan turbine is the third community project with which the company has been involved. Director of the company Christine Griffiths said, "We are always delighted to speak about community wind projects, as sharing the cost and benefits of a wind turbine provides a great opportunity for communities."
Aeolus Power offers financial partnerships to assist farmers and communities with the installation of an X-Series turbine, from full ownership, to part-ownership and no-cost land leasing. Please contact Christine or Victoria Griffiths on 01454 633 323 for more information or visit the website www.apwe.co.uk
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The community at the heart of the wind turbine!
Aeolus Power Wind-Energy is pleased to announce that it will be installing its first Endurance X-29 wind turbine to a community partnership joint venture company, near Fishguard in Pembrokeshire. The X-29 installation will commence mid-July, weather permitting, and it will be completed within the week. The X29 is a 225kW wind turbine with a consistent performance over 25 years, initially as a Norwin branded turbine and Aeolus Power is an approved Endurance Wind Power distributor and installer.
The turbine installation is a joint collaboration between a local farmer and Transition Community Ventures, and the latter's share of the funding has been raised by loans from local individuals and community groups. The Welsh Government's Ynni'r Fro programme has provided development funding. All profit from the generation of electricity will go to the local community, and the Transition group's share will be used to help fund low carbon community projects.
Aeolus Power has installed over 100 Endurance E-3120 wind turbines within the past 4 years and 4 of the X-29 turbines since its launch in 2013. Director of the company Christine Griffiths said, "Being involved in a community wind turbine installation is always special as members of that community, from the youngest to the eldest all benefit from the power it produces."
Aeolus Power offers financial partnerships to assist farmers with the installation of an X-Series turbine on their land, from full ownership, to part-ownership and no-cost land leasing. Please contact Christine or Victoria Griffiths on 01454 633 323 for more information or visit the website www.apwe.co.uk
See the full Press Release here
Another Aeolus Power (Wind-Energy) First!
Aeolus Power (Wind Energy) Ltd is proud to be the first UK Distributor highlighted in Endurance Wind Power's 'Featured Dealer' series. See the full blog here: http://www.endurancewindpower.co.uk/media-centre/blog/aeolus-power-dealer-spotlight/
"Aeolus provides professional, high quality installation, commissioning and maintenance of wind turbines across the wider farming industry. The company's success is based upon its willingness to support its customers throughout the entire process of turbine purchase and installation."
Christine Griffiths says, "Aeolus Power was the first UK distributor of Endurance turbines back in 2009 and we are delighted to be the first to be included in the Featured Dealer series."
We have stored the article in the Press Releases section of our gallery. See it here: Endurance Featured Dealer 2015 Article
Awarded NFU 'FARM ENERGY SERVICE'
– Approved Supplier status for another year!
Aeolus Power (Wind-Energy) Limited is delighted to announce that they continue to be a NFU 'Farm Energy Service' Approved Supplier for wind energy. The approved supplier scheme was launched in 2014 and the NFU restricted its supplier list to just 5 companies across the UK for each type of renewable energy production. Companies applying had to allow the NFU to examine their accounts, provide a list of customers who would provide references and also demonstrate a history of successful performance. Aeolus Power (Wind-Energy) Limited has installed more than 110 Endurance Wind Power turbines across the UK. The company was the first approved UK distributor and installer of the Endurance Wind Power turbines and was appointed in 2009.
The NFU specified that, "Any organisation that we list needs to demonstrate a high level of experience, professionalism, service and value in the technologies that they choose to be promoted for."
Director of Aeolus Power, Christine Griffiths, said, "We are delighted to continue our status as an NFU service supplier for wind energy. We understand the financial commitments of running a farm and offer a range of ownership options from no-cost land leasing, through part-ownership to full ownership. We aim to bring 'Power to the Farmer' and a correctly sited wind turbine will enable farmers and landowners to benefit from cheaper electricity and reduced overheads."
For more information please contact Christine Griffiths on 01454 633 323.
NFU Case Studies
Over the last few weeks, Aeolus Power Wind Energy have been working to produce case studies for the NFU. The case studies are designed to provide information to farmers about the process of choosing, locating, purchasing and installing a turbine.
Read the case studies below: Case Study - Brew Dairy Case Study - Judith Merrit
A growing fleet needs a growing team!
Aeolus Power (Wind-Energy) Limited is currently recruiting a Wind Turbine Technician to be part of team in supporting our clients with their turbines. This will involve installing and both scheduled and unscheduled maintenance work on the turbines when necessary.
For further information, click here
High performance E4660 joins the fleet
Aeolus Power (Wind-Energy) Limited is pleased to announce that the popular Endurance Wind Power E3120 has been joined by the E4660, a similar sized turbine with a larger rotor. The larger rotor enhances the performance of the turbine and it produced 35% more energy than its sister turbine. Supplies of the turbine will be available for installation across the UK in 2015.
Endurance Wind Power has confirmed that "The 35% jump in productivity more than compensates for the 30% Feed in Tariff (FiT) degression that has taken place over the last 18 months, giving farmers and landowners a second chance to achieve the FiT revenues of 2012."
The rotor size of the E4660 is 23.5m compared with 19.2m for the E3120. This in turn gives the E4660 a blade swept area of 434 square metres compared to 290 square metres for the E3120.
The E4660 builds upon the success, reliability and safety aspects of the E3120 and its higher level of performance is making it a popular choice.
Christine Griffiths, Director of APWE says, "We have been installing, commissioning and maintaining the Endurance E3120 since 2010 and have found it an excellent turbine. We are pleased to see these enhancements and delighted to be able to offer a higher performing turbine."
Aeolus Power offers financial partnerships to assist farmers with the installation of an Endurance Wind Power turbine on their land, from full ownership, to part-ownership and no-cost land leasing. Please contact Christine or Victoria Griffiths on 01454 633 323 for more information.
Christine Griffiths interviewed for the national Everywoman UK network – 'Building a Business from scratch'
Unable to get the product or service we want, most of us grumble and accept it. Not Christine Griffiths.
Appalled by the high energy bills at the family farm, Christine and husband Pete wanted to install solar panels, but it was impossible because the farmhouse was a listed building. Then they discovered they could have a wind turbine in the orchard. Turbine installed, Christine realised that thousands of other farms must face the same problem. So despite knowing nothing about renewable energy and being terrified at the thought of fronting a business, she decided to start Aeolus Power Group, distributing and installing individual wind turbines...
A growing fleet needs a growing team!
Aeolus Power (Wind-Energy) Limited is currently recruiting a Wind Turbine Technician to be part of team in supporting our clients with their turbines. This will involve installing and both scheduled and unscheduled maintenance work on the turbines when necessary.
The complete job listing can be found here
Successful renewal of ISO 9001 Certification
Aeolus Power (Wind-Energy) Limited successfully met the requirements for re-registration and was once more awarded ISO 9001 certification. This confirms that the company implements a Quality System, (certified by QAS according to Standard QAS ISO 9001:2008) with the permitted exclusion of clause 7.3 Design and Development. The company's Certificate number is A 14098.
ISO 9001 is a globally recognised Quality Management System (QMS) that shows a business is committed to continuous improvement in order to meet the needs of its customers whilst still fulfilling all legal and regulatory requirements.
The work to achieve the following year's ISO 9001 is continuous with the inclusion of new processes, the insertion of additional, legislative paperwork and the updating of technical specifications from manufacturers. All these things, and others, have been integrated into the company's Procedures Manual.
Director Christine Griffiths said, "It takes commitment from the entire Aeolus Power team to ensure that the information held in our Quality Manual and Procedures Manual is up to date, accurate, relevant and easy to understand. As part of our ongoing commitment to excellence we installed an electronic Quality Management System to ensure that the right things are done at the correct time and that the appropriate people are all involved."
The entire company now operates to the processes identified in ISO 9001 and continuous auditing will ensure an ongoing commitment to improvement. Aeolus Power was originally awarded ISO 9001 in July 2012.
The X Range of turbines has grown!
We are pleased to offer you four new Endurance Wind Power 'X-range' turbines as part of our portfolio. The new X Series builds on the proven success of the E-3120 and it has evolved from the successful 225kW X-29 turbine launched last year.
Endurance turbines ideal for farmers
Between 2012 and 2013 installations of turbines in the 15-500kW range across the UK increased by 43% (source: RenewableUK). Endurance turbine installations accounted for over 40% of the installations during that period. These impressive, reliable and safe turbines have become the major players within the UK farm energy market. We have installed over 90 Endurance E-3120 wind turbines within the past 4 years and 3 X-29 turbines since its launch last year.
Eligible for the Feed in Tariff
Endurance has developed this new X-series in response to market growth and expected reductions to the Feed-in Tariff. The turbines range in size from 180kW to 225kW and as with all the Endurance turbines the new turbines are much smaller than the industrial turbines and are focused on efficiency, quiet operation and safety. They are all eligible for the Feed in Tariff (ROO-FiT).
The new models are:
- 225kW X30 – Rugged and ready for most extreme wind conditions this turbine goes where the others won't
- 225kW X33 – Optimized to be the most efficient turbine under 250 kW in UK on mid wind speed sites
- 225kW X35 – With a large rotor designed for low winds this turbine is the highest energy performer suited for most sites in the UK
- 180kW X35Q – Low rotor speed and nominal power make this turbine push the boundaries for sites previously discounted as a result of low wind speeds or grid capacity
Please contact Pete or Chris if you would like more information: 01454 633 323.
Action for Renewables - sign the petition
In 2013 our net energy import dependency (the amount we import minus what we export) was at its highest level since 1975 at nearly 50%. That means we're having to import our fuel from places like Russia. North sea oil and gas is running out, so we'll be more dependent on imported fuel unless we develop our domestic energy sources like wind power.
Wind power already provides enough power for over 6 million homes per year, and is responsible for 34500 jobs. We urge the Prime Minister to back developing more clean UK energy sources like wind so we're not at the whim of other countries to keep the lights on.
Click here to sign the petition for more homegrown energy
Thank you - Action for Renewables
Article in Sunday Times, Christine Griffiths - How I made it.
Christine Griffiths was interviewd by Hattie Williams for an article entitled 'How I made it' which appeared in the Sunday Times Business Section on Sunday 4th May.
Christine Griffiths explains the founding of Aeolus Power in 2007 and the journey of the company to date. To read the article in full please click here.
Support Aeolus Power - have your say on onshore wind with moneysavingexpert.com
Are wind farms an aye-aye or an eyesore? Why not have your say and vote via the well-known website moneysavingexpert.com. They are currently running a poll on onshore wind, offering various options to vote for. Support Aeolus Power and vote now.
To cast your vote please click here.
X Marks the Spot: Installation of the first Endurance Wind Power X-29 Turbine in Wales.
|Technicians in the Nacelle
|X-29 Installation
|Daybreak over an X-29 turbine
Aeolus Power (Wind-Energy) Limited are delighted to have installed the first Endurance Wind X-29, 225kW, wind turbine in Powys. This is the first installation of this powerful, efficient and proven wind turbine in Wales and only the 3rd in the UK. The turbine offers the farmer the benefits of reduced electricity prices, his own supply of electricity and the ROO-FiT payments.
The turbine was installed and commissioned on 31st March and had received planning permission in January 2014. They cycle of gales, storms and rain in the early part of this year hindered the installation process but the turbine was installed and operating by the 31st March deadline imposed for the change in the ROO-FiT payments.
Director of Aeolus Power (Wind-Energy) Limited, Christine Griffiths, said, "We knew that the timings were tight and the weather was determined to throw continual obstacles in our way but the dogged determination of the installation team ensured that we were able to install the turbine in time for the farmer to meet the 31st March FiT deadline. This is the first X-29 that we have installed and we are delighted with the result."
For farmers and landowners who would like to benefit from wind energy but who do not want to own a turbine, Aeolus Power Group offers a wide range of part-ownership and land-leasing arrangements to enable those with a suitable site to benefit from cheaper electricity and an income from their land. These finance and ownership options are available on the Endurance Wind Power E-3120, 80kW, grey or white turbines and the X-29, 225kW turbine.
To read the press release in full please click here.
Minister of State opening Endurance Power UK manufacturing base
Greg Barker, Minister of State for Energy and Climate Change will officially open the Worcestershire manufacturing facility of Endurance Wind Power on 13th March 2014.
The Minister will tour the production site of the new Endurance Wind Power X-29, 225kW wind turbine and speak with engineers from Endurance Wind Power and with the company's approved UK suppliers & installers. Christine & Peter Griffiths of Aeolus Power (Wind-Energy) Limited and Victoria Griffiths of Aeolus Partnerships are amongst the invited guests.
Christine Griffiths, director of Aeolus Power (Wind-Energy) Limited said, "Mr Barker has been outspoken in his desire to see growth for the installation of small and medium sized wind turbines. We shall be speaking with him about the need for farmers to reduce their energy costs and how wind turbines are an essential element in that regard."
The manufacturing site is in Hartlebury, near Kidderminster, Worcestershire. To read in full click here
ITV News interviewed, Philip Gibbs, an Aeolus Power (Wind Energy) Ltd customer about his Endurance wind turbine.
Aeolus Power assists Met Office using its TOPAZ data
Aeolus Power (Wind Energy) Ltd are delighted to have helped the Met Office to verify the accuracy of its Virtual Met Mast™. We supplied actual wind speed data captured by our TOPAZ (Turbine Output Performance AnalyZer) technology sited on each turbine which they compared to their own figures. Virtual Met Mast™ (VMM) is a service offered by the Met Office to help developers assess the long-term wind resource at any specified site and turbine hub height. Accurate wind data is required to calculate the long term power yield and the resulting revenues over the lifetime of the asset.
Aeolus Power (Wind Energy) Ltd was the first approved UK distributor and installer of Endurance Wind Power turbines in the UK and has now installed over 75 E-3120 turbines across the UK. TOPAZ was commissioned, designed and developed to meet customer demand for performance information about their turbine. It collects and transmits accurate, real-time, location-specific data over the mobile phone network, detailing the performance of individual wind turbines. The information can be accessed 24 hours a day by the turbine owner on their own password protected page of this website.
To read the Met Office case study please click here
Aeolus Power becomes a NFU 'Farm Energy Service' Approved Supplier
Aeolus Power (Wind-Energy) Limited is delighted to announce that they have been accepted as an NFU 'Farm Energy Service' Approved Supplier for wind energy. The NFU has restricted its supplier list to just 5 companies across the UK for each type of renewable energy production. Companies applying had to allow the NFU to examine their accounts, provide a list of customers who would provide references and also demonstrate a history of successful performance. Aeolus Power (Wind-Energy) Limited has installed more than 70 Endurance Wind Power turbines across the UK. The company was the first approved UK distributor and installer of the Endurance Wind Power turbines and was appointed in 2009.
The NFU specified that, "Any organisation that we list needs to demonstrate a high level of experience, professionalism, service and value in the technologies that they choose to be promoted for."
Director of Aeolus Power, Christine Griffiths, said, "We are delighted to have been selected as an NFU service supplier for wind energy. We strive constantly to support farmers with cheaper electricity in order that they can lower their overheads. We understand the financial commitments of running a farm and offer a range of ownership options from no-cost, through part-ownership to full ownership. A correctly sited wind turbine will enable farmers and landowners to benefit from cheaper electricity."
Read the press release in full.
Support for an early FiT review
Industry body 'RenewableUK' is launching a campaign to gather support for small and medium wind turbines in the UK, with the aim of persuading the Government to complete an early FiT review.
When addressing the Conservative Party Conference on 30th September 2013, Greg Barker, Minister of State for Energy & Climate Change, said: "I want to unleash a completely new model of competition and enterprise. I want to encourage a vast new army of disruptive new energy players to challenge the Big Six. From individual consumers to community groups, entrepreneurs, SMEs and FTSE giants, I want them all to consider generating their own energy at real scale, as well as starting to sell their excess energy on a commercial basis. A decentralised power to the people energy revolution – not just a few exemplars but tens of thousands of them. The Big Six need to become the Big 60,000."
RenewableUK wants to encourage turbine owners to contact Greg Barker, stating that they are one of the big 60,000, and if he doesn't do something very soon, there will be no new, small turbine owners in the future. To that end RenewableUK has requested that we ask you whether you would be prepared to provide a photograph of yourself, standing in front of your turbine, holding one of the five 'posters' - click on the link below: printed posters will be sent to you if you would like to be involved in this way.
Please let us know if you would like to be seen as one of the 'Big 60,000'!
Click here to view the five posters
Endurance Wind Power E-3120 Grey turbines in stock now & available now!
Aeolus Power (Wind-Energy) Limited has stock of the 'hard to find' Endurance Wind Power E-3120 wind power turbines in grey. Those farmers or landowners who have planning permission for an Endurance Wind Power E-3120 and for whom a condition of planning is that the turbine must be grey should contact Aeolus Power at once. The turbine needs to be installed and commissioned before the March deadline when the FiT is expected to drop slightly.
Director Christine Griffiths says, "When Endurance mentioned to us that there was the opportunity to stock grey turbines we placed an order immediately. We anticipate high demand as more and more planning departments are insisting on grey turbines to minimise the turbine's visibility. We have stock at our depot and with the Fit changes imminent it is imperative that interested farmers or landowners act quickly."
The grey turbines are available across the UK, manufactured to order and work in just the same, efficient way as the Endurance Wind Power E-3120, 80kW, white wind turbines. They are the same price too. For more information please contact Christine Griffiths on 01454 633 323.
Read the press release in full.
Farmers benefit from wind energy without paying a penny!
Christine Griffiths, Director of Aeolus Power Group is delighted to announce the inclusion of Aeolus Partnerships within the business.
Operating nationally from the Group's Bristol office, Aeolus Partnerships will provide the opportunity for farmers, landowners, communities and businesses to benefit from reduced electricity prices. The electricity will be supplied by a wind turbine on their land and there are a variety of partnership options available from a 'no cost' arrangement through to 49% part ownership of the turbine.
This innovative scheme provides a range of benefits for those prepared to site an Endurance Wind Power turbine on their land for 20 years. As well as a reduced electricity price, they will receive a 20 year rental income for the turbine and the annual rent will be linked to inflation.
The agreement will include a fixed price for electricity for the first 3 years at a level substantially less than that offered by the 'big 6' energy companies. At the end of the 3 year period the price will be fixed for a further 3 years at the electricity 'export rate' quoted on that day.
There is the flexibility to own as much as 49% of the turbine or alternatively to own none of it. If the partnership is purely a Land Leasing Partnership then Aeolus Partnerships pays for everything including planning, legal fees, ground works, insurance, installation, turbine maintenance at 5,000 hourly intervals and if necessary, any repairs. It costs the land owner nothing to have the turbine installed on their land. If the land owner prefers a part ownership scheme then a percentage of the costs will be agreed with them before the project starts.
The Partnership agreements are for the 20 year period of the Feed in Tariff payments and after that time, subject to an extension of planning permission, a further Partnership can be agreed. Alternatively the turbine can be decommissioned and removed by Aeolus Partnerships. The first step in the Partnership is to identify with the land owner their electricity needs and the kind of financial agreement they would like, from part ownership of a wind turbine through to simply leasing their land.
From March 2014 Aeolus Partnerships is under the enthusiastic management of CEO Victoria Griffiths. Victoria said: 'Aeolus Partnerships provide a very real opportunity for farmers, estate managers, businesses and communities to benefit from reduced energy bills at a time when costs are continuing to rise. I am thrilled to be managing this element of the family business and I am looking forward to being part of an industry responsible for driving global environmental change.'
Victoria has ambitious plans for Aeolus Partnerships which will see it continuing to diversify and react to changing environmental, social and economic demands.
Aeolus Power was the first approved distributor and installer of Endurance Wind Power turbines in the UK and its knowledge of the wind industry is impressive. The company offers a complete 'wraparound' service from project concept, through planning, installation, commissioning and maintenance.
Natwest Everywoman Awards - thank you
Thank you so much to everyone who sent me messages of support for the NatWest Everywoman Awards on 4th December 2013 – what a day it was!
As you know I was a finalist for the Hera 'over 50's' award, and although not the overall winner I was amazed, inspired and humbled by the strength, fortitude and downright 'stickability' of many of the women who were nominated.
Over 200 women from across the UK had entered the NatWest Everywoman awards and the final was held in the opulent ballroom of the Dorchester Hotel, Park Lane, London. The hotel was sumptuous indeed and I would be delighted if my own Christmas decorations reach the splendid displays of the hotel for they had certainly 'decked the halls' and the venue perfectly supported the occasion.
The Aeolus Power Group works tirelessly to provide the best products and a personal service for all our customers and we will continue to do so for the foreseeable future. Not for us the 'here today, gone tomorrow' approach and that's the way we shall continue to operate. Click here for full press release
|Dave Rankin - Endurance Wind, Christine Griffiths & Peter Griffiths - Aeolus Power Group
|Christine Griffiths - Aeolus Power Group
Finalist for the Hera Award
|Christine Griffiths and fellow finalists, Shaheen Bhatia & Karen Kirby (Winner of Hera Award)
New Wind Energy Record
RenewableUK published a press release on 29.11.13 after confirming with National Grid that a record-breaking amount of clean electricity was generated by wind in the UK today – achieving more than 6GW for the first time.
On Friday 29th November from 14.30-15.00, wind generated an average of 6,004MW, which accounted for 13.5% of the UK's total electricity demand at that time – enough to power more than 3,410,000 homes.
The previous record, set on 15th September this year, was 5,739MW. That record was broken several times today, with wind regularly generating more than 13% of the UK's total electricity demand, demonstrating a high consistency of supply (e.g. 11.00-11.30: 5,942MW. 11.30-12.00: 5,910MW, 12.00-12.30, 5,854MW, 12.30-13.00: 5,925MW).
Read the press release in full from Renewable Energy.
Great British Wind Meal
RenewableUK published a press release on 29.11.13 about a special event devised to promote the benefits of onshore wind energy.
On Friday food campaigner Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, RenewableUK and energyshare hosted a roundtable discussion and meal where the ingredients are from farms and suppliers powered by wind, celebrating the wind industry's role in sustaining Britain's farming communities.
The Great British Wind Meal is unique – the first ever event of its kind – with the menu specially put together by River Cottage Canteen and Deli Plymouth using ingredients donated by a range of farmers and food producers.
The roundtable discussion on wind and farming was supported by Cornwall Council and took place at Mount Edgcumbe House and Country Park featuring Maf Smith, Deputy Chief Executive, RenewableUK, Robin Hanbury Tenison, Cornish farmer and author, Nicky Conway, Forum for the Future and was chaired by Bill Martin, the Editor of the Western Morning News.
Read about the event in full here.
AMES - Agricultural Machinery & Equipment Show
We've just signed up for the Agricultural Machinery & Equipment Show at the Bath & West Showground, Shepton Mallet on 12th February 2014.
The aim of the show is to provide a one stop opportunity to view all types of agricultural equipment, from tractors to fencing tools and feeder wagons to tillage equipment. Any item of agricutural equipment or machinery needed by the Contractor, Livestock or Arable Farmer is covered.
Come and see us on our stand (no TBC) to discuss wind power, biomass and find out more about how renewable energy can reduce your bills.
Action for Renewables - Stand up for Wind campaign
This Autumn the Stand Up for Wind campaign from Action for Renewables has been promoting wind powered food and farming. Many of us take good quality food for granted, and we all know that the fresher it is the better. We rely on our farms every day but for many local UK food producers it's hard to make ends meet.
That's why they're calling on the Government to make it easier for farmers to use wind power to support themselves. Wind power is becoming a vital lifeline for farmers. It provides a stable income and helps to power things like milking machinery for dairies, or heat lamps for hatching chicks.
Three years ago the Government said it would make it easier for farmers to use small wind turbines to help power their farms, but they didn't go far enough. Action for Renewables want the Government to put its money where its mouth is and help support British farms to harvest the wind, as well as harvesting food.
Click here to send a message to Planning Minister Kris Hopkins MP, and Stand up for Wind Powered food.
Come and see us in December at the Royal Welsh Winter Fair and the Renewable Energy Fair
December is a busy time for the Aeolus Power team. We will be the Royal Welsh Winter Fair on the 2nd & 3rd of December in Builth Wells. Come and see a working biomass boiler in action on stand OS76.
On the 5th we shall be heading east to Newbury for the Renewable Energy Fair. We will be answering your questions on wind energy and biomass.
Wind industry welcomes Energy Secretary's investment in innovation
RenewableUK has warmly welcomed a ringing endorsement of the wind, wave and tidal energy industries by the Energy Secretary Edward Davey at the trade association's annual conference in Birmingham.
- The Energy Secretary announces new funding for innovative offshore wind technology
- Mr Davey says Government investment in innovation will help to cut electricity bills
- Industry welcomes Mr Davey's emphasis on key roles of wind and marine energy
Mr Davey used his speech to "confirm and reconfirm the Government's commitment to renewable energy". He described onshore wind as "a huge success story and we should be proud of what's been achieved". The Energy Secretary also highlighted the fact that the UK is the world leader in offshore wind generation, and stated "the UK needs to retain its global lead". He spoke of the Government's ambition to achieve the "high end" of the deployment offshore, making it clear that any concerns about reducing commitments on deployment levels were misplaced, as the UK has the potential for 39 gigawatts (GW) of offshore wind by 2030.
Welcoming Mr Davey's speech, RenewableUK's Chief Executive Maria McCaffery said:
"In his keynote speech, Mr Davey made it clear that wind plays a crucial role in the UK's energy portfolio and that role will continue to increase in importance in the years ahead. The investment he announced is particularly timely, as we are straining every sinew to drive down the costs of offshore wind even further by encouraging innovation in areas where breakthroughs are taking place."
"The Energy Secretary is right to highlight the number of green collar jobs we've created, which will increase by thousands in the years to come as long as Government remains supportive. His ringing endorsement of this British success story shows that wind is the cornerstone of this country's clean energy future".
Earlier today, new evidence was published showing that public support for renewables remains strong. The Department of Energy and Climate Change released the latest wave of results in its Public Attitudes Tracker, which assesses public opinion on renewables four times a year.
Support for generating electricity from renewables remains high at 76% (with only 4% of people opposing). 66% support the development of onshore wind. Support for offshore wind stands at 72%, and wave & tidal energy at 71%.
To read the press release from Renewable UK in full please click here.
Christine Griffiths announced as finalist in the national "NatWest everywoman Awards"
The finalists in the 2013 NatWest everywoman Awards are announced today, recognising the women across the UK who are showing the vital contribution that female enterprise makes to the British economy. With Britain ranked one of the top global countries for female entrepreneurs and continued economic growth forecasted these business success stories are a tribute to the women behind them and will inspire others to follow in their footsteps.
In 2007 Christine & her husband launched Aeolus Power, distributing and installing individual wind turbines. With a client base of farmers, landowners and businesses, it provides guidance and expertise to help individuals navigate the complicated paperwork and planning procedure involved with turbine installation.
Christine has grown the company from a kitchen-table enterprise to a team of ten at the purpose-built offices in Pilning, South Gloucestershire, and in 2012 the company had an annual turnover of over £6 million. Aware that the wind turbine sector in the UK faces challenges in terms of public acceptance and local authority approval, Christine and her team explored other renewable energy options and in July 2013 Christine added biomass to the Aeolus Power Group portfolio.
Judges including business founders Chrissie Rucker MBE (The White Company), Wendy Hallett MBE (Hallett Retail), Camilla Stephens (Higgidy) and Anna Lee (Storm Watches) presided over a record-breaking number of entries for this, the most highly regarded awards programme for British female enterprise.
Please click here to read the press release in full.
What happens to wind turbines in high winds?
Aeolus Power (Wind-Energy) Limited has installed more than 60 Endurance Wind Power E-3120, 80kW wind turbines across the UK, and during the exceptionally windy, stormy weather experienced in October 2013, all of the Company's installed turbines performed as they are designed to do.
The Endurance Wind Power E-3120 wind turbine has CE certification, a mandatory marking which confirms that the turbine meets EU consumer safety, health and environmental protection legislation and which permits access to the Feed in Tariffs.
Director of Aeolus Power (Wind-Energy) Pete Griffiths says, "All our turbines worked as expected during the recent windy weather. The Endurance 80kW turbine is designed to shut down automatically when the wind reaches 25 metres/second (or 56 miles per hour), when there is a grid failure or when the blades begin to spin too quickly. This is precisely what happened to all turbines affected by strong winds. The wind turbines shut down when the wind speed reaches 56 miles per hour, and then restart when the wind speed returned to an acceptable level."
Safety is the main consideration when installing a wind turbine. Pete Griffiths is the first Approved 'Endurance Wind Power, E-Series, Installation Supervisor' in the UK and he takes exceptional care to ensure that the turbines the company installs are safe. Pete Griffiths says, "Every installation has its own challenges, and safety is always our main criterion. The installation process can be demanding, when it is raining it is difficult for heavy lorries to access the site and when it is very windy then installing a 25m tower is less than straightforward. It is essential that the turbine installation is safe and our detailed procedures make sure that is the case, whatever the conditions."
As the storm of 27th & 28th October 2013 was forecast to be so severe Endurance Wind Power took the unusual step of remotely shutting down all the turbine installations in Cornwall.
A safe installation commences by ensuring that the ground where the turbine will be sited is properly prepared with a strong, stable and safe base. Pete manages access from the highways to the turbine site, ensuring that vehicles carrying the turbine parts, cranes and safety apparatus are all available at the appropriate time and can access the site safely. Working with his team at heights of 25m it is vital that all safety measures are implemented and that the installation process is followed precisely, this includes connecting the turbine to its control box, linking to the national grid and commissioning.
Pete continues, "We ensure that the Endurance Wind Power 50kW wind turbine is sited away from buildings and public spaces. Wind turbines need to be treated with the same respect as other pieces of large, heavy farm machinery such as tractors and combine harvesters, and there must be emphasis placed upon siting the right turbine in the right place."
Please look at the following interesting article from the BBC on what happens to wind turbines in a storm?
Preferential rates for owners of Endurance Wind Power turbines
Aeolus Power delighted to report that Endurance Wind Power and Opus Energy have signed an agreement which gives you market leading rates when selling export electricity. The rate applies to all your export electricity and, depending on production and usage; it can be worth up to £2000 per annum at the Endurance Premium Rate of 5.58p.
We have worked with Opus Energy since 2011 and are pleased that this leading business, energy supplier has agreed to buy all the unused power generated from Endurance-built wind turbines. Opus Energy will also offer these market leading rates to farmers and landowners who purchase an Endurance turbine in the future. To read press release in full click here
Opportunity to benefit from the feed in tariff
The Feed in Tariff (FiT) gives three, welcome, financial benefits:
- A payment for all the electricity you produce, even if you use it yourself.
- Additional bonus payments for electricity you export into the grid.
- A reduction on your standard electricity bill, from using energy you produce yourself.
The Feed in Tariff currently stands at an impressive 21p per kilowatt (kW) of energy produced. It is possible that this benefit will be reduced to 16.8p per kilowatt in April 2014 and allowing for Retail Price Index inflation you would receive 18p per kW. The table below shows the difference that will make to your income.
|Annual energy output
|FiT payment at 21p
|FiT payment at 18p
|150,000 kW
|160,000 kW
If you are seriously considering the installation of a wind turbine there are clear financial benefits of turbine installation before April 2014, and for farmers and landowners turbines remain a viable opportunity to manage energy costs.
If you would like the opportunity to find out more, to move ahead with the process of installation, or to discuss the implications of the changes then please give Aeolus Power a call and we'd be pleased to discuss your project with you.
Successful Quest for ISO 9001 Certification!
On 16th July 2013 Aeolus Power (Wind-Energy) Limited successfully met the requirements for registration and was awarded ISO 9001 certification. This confirms that the company implements a Quality System, (certified by QAS according to Standard QAS ISO 9001:2008) with the permitted exclusion of clause 7.3 Design and Development. The company's Certificate number is A 14098.
ISO 9001 is a globally recognised Quality Management System (QMS) that shows a business is committed to continuous improvement in order to meet the needs of its customers whilst still fulfilling all legal and regulatory requirements.
Under the rigorous management of Mark Parrott, an Aeolus Power Wind Turbine Technician, the work to gain certification began in July 2012 with the production of a series of flowcharts to encapsulate the company's numerous processes. What was needed, when, how and who was responsible for taking action were all itemised, recorded and set in chronological order within the Procedures Manual. The task involved the entire Aeolus Power (Wind-Energy) team as their individual responsibilities were painstakingly integrated into the system of company processes.
As part of the procedure all the company's forms, standard letters and in-house publications were identified, numbered and added to the documents register in the Procedures Manual.
Director Christine Griffiths said, "It took commitment from the entire Aeolus Power team to ensure that the information held in our Quality Manual and Procedures Manual was accurate, relevant and easy to understand. As part of our ongoing commitment to excellence we installed an electronic Quality Management System to ensure that the right things are done at the correct time and that the appropriate people are all involved. We are particularly grateful to Mark for ensuring we all stayed on track, committed and involved."
The entire company now operates to the processes identified in ISO 9001 and continuous auditing will ensure an ongoing commitment to improvement. It took Aeolus Power (Wind- Energy) Limited 12 months to obtain full certification.
Majority of voters back financial support for wind and tidal power
RenewableUK, the trade association representing the wind, wave and tidal industry, has welcomed a new YouGov poll commissioned by the Sunday Times which shows strong backing for financial support for wind and tidal power, with a majority of each of Conservatives, Labour, Liberal Democrats and UKIP voters saying that the Government should continue incentivising the technologies.
Overall 65% of people believe that the Government is right to spend money encouraging wind energy technology, with 76% agreeing for tidal power. Comparative figures for other technologies are 40% support for incentivisation for shale gas, 57% for clean coal, and 79% for solar. Read the press release from RenewableUK.
Aeolus Power launches into Biomass
Aeolus Power is adding a range of biomass stoves & boilers to its portfolio. As an established, well known supplier and installer of wind turbines the move into Biomass enables Aeolus Power to offer farmers and landowners the opportunity to benefit from the Renewable Heat Incentive and to reduce heating costs on the farm or estate. The biomass boilers can be used to heat a single building or a number of properties in close proximity and provides the opportunity for many farmers to manage their own fuel supplies.
Director of Aeolus Power, Christine Griffiths said, 'Biomass systems offer farmers and landowners the chance to dry grain or potatoes, heat poultry sheds or provide a cost effective heating system to farmhouse & cottage accommodation. We are able to install a range of boilers which can use a variety of fuels including straw, pellets and logs. The size of the boiler and fuel chosen will be dependent upon the needs & location of individual farms and estates.'
Take a look at the Aeolus Power (Biomass) Ltd website.
APWE exhibiting at the Livestock & Dairy Show
Come and see us at stand no: DF308 in Hall 20 at the NEC Birmingham 3-4th July 2013
Preparations are well under way for the Livestock & National Dairy Show at the NEC, Birmingham, 3-4th July 2013. We shall be taking a nacelle, turbine head, which will be available for viewing on our stand.
The show presents a unique opportunity for all dairy, beef, sheep, goat, pig and poultry farmers as well as farm managers, stockman, consultants, processors and retailers to see the best livestock, equipment, products and services available in the UK market.
We will be on hand to answer all your queries on wind turbines.
Endurance Wind Power E-3120 turbine Open Day in the Scottish Borders on Wednesday 26th June
We are holding an Endurance Wind Power E-3120 turbine Open Day in the Scottish Borders on Wednesday 26th June.
The half-day will include a visit to the turbine, specialists discussing planning requirements, funding options, suitable siting for turbines, the specification of the Endurance E-3120 and there will also be the chance to speak directly with the farmer about the process of installing a wind turbine.
There will be an opportunity to experience the turbine's size, understand noise levels and to see how the wind turbine works from a mechanical perspective. There is no charge for the event and a light lunch will be provided.
To reserve your place at the event please call Jenn Riando - 01454 633 323
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Aeolus Power (Wind Energy) Ltd proud to sponsor Matthew Bray
Aeolus Power (Wind Energy) Ltd are very proud to sponsor Matthew Bray. He has been selected to play for the Cornish Cricket Under 13 team. The team are going on tour to South Africa in February 2014. Matthew currently plays for Grampound Road Cricket Club where he is a member of the Under 13 squad.
On-hand to speak to Green Lib Dems about wind energy
Christine Griffiths, Director of Aeolus Power (Wind-Energy) Limited will be attending the Green Liberal Democrats Annual Conference at the University of the West of England on Saturday 15th June 2013. Rt Hon Ed Davey MP, Secretary of State for Energy & Climate Change will be attending and making a keynote speech on the 3 E's - Economy, Environment and Energy. There will be a range of workshops sessions on topics such as:
- Shouldn't all Tax be Green? - tax and the economy driving green jobs hosted by Stephen Williams MP
- Free-riding the Green Wave - business and innovation in wave, wind and tidal technology hosted by Merlin Hyman (Marine Energy Park), Rupert Armstrong and Tessa Munt MP.
Other eminent speakers and MP's will be in attendance.
Penzance dairy farm is 'top performer' in UK!
A wind turbine installed near Penzance by Aeolus Power (Wind-Energy) Limited is producing more power than any other Endurance Wind Power E-3120 in the UK. The turbine was installed on Brew dairy farm in November 2012 and it has been providing energy for the milking robotics ever since.
Monitoring of the turbine is possible as a result of TOPAZ (Turbine Output Performance AnalyZer) which Aeolus Power (Wind-Energy) Limited attaches to all its turbines. Each owner of an E-3120 Endurance wind turbine has their own, password protected TOPAZ page on the Aeolus Power (Wind-Energy) website and they are able to check the performance of their wind turbine whenever they wish. The performance data is updated on an hourly basis and includes average wind speed over the last hour, the peak wind speed over the last 24 hours, the power being generated and cumulative energy output since installation.
The turbine is also supported by ERIC, an Endurance Wind Power monitoring system which provides an instant update of the turbine's status, reviews maintenance needs and allows the turbine to be remotely stopped and restarted when necessary. At its current rate of operation, the turbine in Penzance is likely to reach more than 290,000kWh in its first 12 months of operation.
Director of Aeolus Power (Wind-Energy) Limited, Christine Griffiths said, "We are delighted with the performance of this turbine and its exceptional performance shows the importance of correctly siting the turbine. Unusually the turbine is almost at sea level and it has the advantage of turbulent free wind coming onto land from the sea."


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NYU Langone Medical Center is committed to making world-class contributions that place service to human health at the center of an academic culture. To ensure the continuation of exceptional administrative service and practices that support those contributions, NYU Langone has developed a dedicated Administrative Fellowship Program.
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Administrative Fellows play an active and participatory role within the organization, one distinguished by hands-on experience. Those who complete the program are in a unique position to gain entry into the field of healthcare administration. Learn More
NYU Langone Medical Center's Administrative Fellowship is a one year, full-time, salaried program (with the potential opportunity for a second year, dependent upon performance and need). The Fellowship offers on-the-job training in the skills and responsibilities required of a hospital administrator in a major academic medical center. However, the feature that most distinguishes our program is that Fellows are able to tailor and define their experiences through the variety of projects that they work on during their time with NYU Langone.
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Instead of going with the typical introduction, this interviewer is just going to let the members of North Texas based Outside The Camp speak for themselves. They do a good job.
How do you describe your signature style?
Casey Baggz, drums/vocals: I say by the guitars. The stuff on the EP that we just released, Divine in the Wake of Disaster, is really guitar driven. (Divine in the Wake of Disaster is available on itunes.)
Justin Solano, guitar/vocals : I guess it's kinda a modern rock feel with an 80's solo touch. I guess that would be the best kind of description, with a teensy bit of "scream" from Casey and trying to get the melody in there with Chris.
Casey: Pretty much what alternative rock is today mixed with some 80's guitars.
What is behind your name?
Casey: Outside The Camp is taken from Hebrews 13:12-13 and it says, pretty much, that Jesus sanctified the people with His own blood by suffering outside the gate so let us go to Him outside the camp bearing His reproach, so that's our mission statement. Pretty much everything about this band is not only to reach out to other fellow Christians, but more so about being a missionary type band of going into the secular world and hoping to reach non-believers in order to help them learn more about God.
Why do you think you work as a band?
Justin: I think our personalities compliment each other. You've got Richard who's always happy.
Richard Winn, lights/keys: Howdy!
Justin: You've got Nik who's just Nik. There's no real way to describe Nik. You've got Casey who kinda takes care of business. You've got Dan who's the shy type.
Chris Lopez, vocals: It also helps that we have a sense of humor.
Justin: Yeah, that's a big thing.
Chris: We have a lot of similarities. We love 80's movies. We have sleepovers and watch 80's movies. Last week we watched The Lost Boys. Kiefer Sutherland's best haircut ever.
Who is your target group?
Casey: We're just trying to reach out to people who really don't go to church or who've had bad experiences in a church and who've had bad experiences with Christians. That's the one group we want to reach and then, the other group would be Christians who are just struggling with a lot of things going on in their life. We're hoping with our music and our personalities of meeting people after shows that we can help people get through whatever it is that they're having troubles with right now. We realize how hard life is and everyday is a battle to just maintain sanity. We hope to be able to help people have another way out rather than just destroying themselves.
Why music?
Richard: Because it's universally known. Everyone connects to music, whether it just be a simple beat or the full out orchestra or band or a solo artist. Everyone connects to music someway or another.
Daniel Mackey, guitar: With music, it's a lot easier for me to put emotions with that than talking with someone. So, music for me has been a big deal. I have a hard time talking with people, so music has helped me a lot. If we could help just one person out I would be happy.
Richard: Basically, it's a language, because everyone can form the words to talk to somebody especially if it is really, really personal to that person or the person you're going to be talking to, so you bring it out in a journalized subject and it helps you ease into a conversation.
Why do you support TOMS, Invisible Children, Blood:Water Mission, and To Write Love On Her Arms?
Casey: It goes along with being a Christian band and trying to lead by example. We should be doing more than just pushing people to check out our music. We have the ability to bring attention to a bunch of issues that are happening in the world that a lot of people don't know about. TOMS gives shoes to children without shoes. I'm pretty sure most everyone in America doesn't know what it's like to grow up without shoes. To Write Love On Her Arms is to prevent suicide and keeping it in the forefront that kids are dealing with some crazy stuff today. And with the others, there's just a lot of things going on in the world that we have the ability to help not happen. If we're getting attention because of our music, then we should definitely be bringing attention to things that we're involved with in our personal lives. Like the Coca Cola commercial, if everyone actually helped each other in the world, then who knows what kind of place this would be. I'm hoping with our music that if people see that (we support these charities) it may influence them to take action.
When you have a concert what is the main idea you want to leave with your audience?
Chris: We want people to know what we stand for and there not be any doubt in their mind what we are saying on stage. We're there for help if anyone wants to talk or for hugs or give high fives. We always give those out willingly. Just to let people know that there are people there to listen if they ever need any help. Our music isn't the only way they can get help, we're willing to listen and help wholeheartedly and to show them the love of Jesus Christ with our own lives.
What song do you wish you wrote?
Chris: That's like asking the question, "If you were going to an island, and could take only one cd, what cd would you take?"
Richard: Mine would be Bon Jovi, Wanted Dead or Alive, because it always gets stuck in my head at random times and so I wish I could have been the one that started that.
Casey: Michael Jackson's Thriller.
Dan: Time by Pink Floyd, because that's what got me into guitar.
Nik, bass guitar: Crash by Dave Matthews.
Chris: Sister Golden Hair by America
Justin: Madeline by Winger
Your dream tour, who would you tour with?
Much discussion took place before the following bands were selected.
Underoath, Thrice, and August Burns Red
Chris: That would be a sick tour.
What is a materialistic thing you would have trouble living without?
Justin: My guitar.
Richard: A keyboard phone. I don't want to have to think about what I'm texting, I just want to be able to flow with it.
Chris: My movie collection of about 1,000. Over half of them are 80's movies.
Nik: Socks
At this point everyone pointed out to Nik that he doesn't ever wear socks, even in 12 inches of snow.
So, after much harassment, Nik changed his answer.
Nik: Pepper Jack cheese and my ipod.
Casey: My ipod.
Dan: I can't live without cardigans. If I see one, I buy it. I get called Mr. Rogers.
If these boys are as entertaining on stage as they are in an interview, then anyone attending a concert is in for a blast. Casey says they are not responsible for your face melting off. Richard says they are responsible for you being blinded. Find their concert dates and video blogs at Outside The Camp.


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OpenSolaris was always intended to support multiple CPU architectures, although the first OpenSolaris releases only provided support for the x86 architecture. Soon, OpenSolaris will be supporting SPARC. The OpenSolaris team is seeking feedback on which SPARC CPUs and platforms should be prioritized for the first supported releases.


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Sporting Kansas City, Vancouver Whitecaps drawn together in CCL
The Vancouver Whitecaps and Sporting Kansas City have been drawn together in the same group for the 2016-17 CONCACAF Champions League.
CONCACAF held the draw for the 2016-17 edition of the competition in Miami Beach on Monday night.
The four teams each from the United States and Mexico were separated into each of the eight groups, meaning the Whitecaps, who qualified by winning the 2015 Canadian Championship, were guaranteed to be drawn with either a fellow MLS side or a team from Liga MX.