Walney wind farm off the coast of Cumbria in the UK became the largest operational offshore wind farm in the world. One hundred and two turbines situated over 73 square kilometers. Ensure maximum capacity of 367,2 MW. The facility will provide enough electricity for about 320,000 homes. The first phase of the project, Walney 1 provides electricity since January 2011. It has 51 turbines with a height of 137 meters, each with a rotor diameter of 107 m finished days ago Walney Phase 2 added another 51 turbines with an even bigger propeller. These 150-meter turbines have three 18-ton blades with a total diameter of 120 m spite of various sizes, all turbines are Siemens 3,6 MW. Overall a solid wind turbine weighs 550 tons. Installation Walney 2 is finished in an impressive short period of only six months. The specifications of the turbines seem suitable for substantial wind assets in the UK, operating at wind speeds between 4 and 25 m/sec, reaching a peak power at 14 m/sec. The distance from the turbines to the coast ranges between 14.4 and 25.8 km – a considerable distance, which helps reduce the visual impact of the farm. Use lines with a voltage of 34 kW to 132 kW – good news for environmentalists, because it minimizes the loss of electricity in transit.

The Eurogroup again postponed its decision on extra loan for Greece. As expected, the finance ministers of member countries of the Eurozone will not decide today the granting of the rescue package of 130 billion for Athens. The decision will be taken at their meeting on Monday. The Prime Minister of Luxembourg and leader of the Eurogroup Jean-Claude Juncker said he has not yet received the necessary assurances from the political leaders of the Greek coalition implementation of the savings. The procrastination is another setback for the country and a new concern for its creditors that were willing and losses on their bonds if the bailout is released. It is vital for the country to avoid a state of insolvency. According to the Greek stats the total public debt is estimated at around 360 billion euros. Politicians in Athens are pressured by their European partners to show they meet the budget cuts and economic reforms that are sought by Brussels to ensure the new rescue package. In the siege, riots and arson in Sunday the Greek parliament approved new austerity measures, but Athens wants to save another 325 million euros. In addition, Brussels expect to receive written assurances from the Greek political leaders that will continue with the measures even after the elections in April.