Horton is considering new methods for building offshore platforms that will hold wind turbines.

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But councillor Wynne Jones, who has responsibility for regeneration and development, said the council had decided to put all current and expected wind power applications on hold.

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Then the wind industry started to take hold in west Texas and the panhandle.

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Wind, solar and nuclear hold the same potential.

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The five-year effort may help many wind farm projects that are on hold because of so-called "radar clutter" concerns.

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In August last year, Powys council said planning applications for wind farms had been put on hold amid concerns about the county's "inadequate" road network.

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If the wind was against you, the ball would hold up allowing it to drop on the green and stop it rolling through.

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When there were storms we had to hold on to the canvas opening to keep the wind out.

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Plans for a hotel and houses on the estate have been put on hold until a decision is made on a proposed wind farm off the coast of the links.

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It was announced earlier this month that plans by German firm E.on for 30 440ft tall wind turbines at Scarweather Sands, off Porthcawl, were being put on hold until at least 2008.

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Second, he can use this visit to spotlight efforts China is making, or has pledged to make, to hold down the growth of carbon emissions, promote efficiency and invest in the development of solar, wind and other renewable energy sources.

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