Rooftop wind power might take off using a key principle of flight
GreenBiz
APRIL 23, 2020
A new device could open more areas to wind production by using stationary airfoils instead of twirling turbines.
Wind-powered lamp post helps reduce light pollution
Inhabitat - Innovation
SEPTEMBER 3, 2021
Tobias Trübenbacher, a design student from Berlin, has created a wind-powered lamp post that uses an integrated wind rotor to generate energy and a motion detection system to create an insect-friendly light spectrum.
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Europe and Ireland take up large-scale wind power as energy costs soar
GreenBiz
JULY 6, 2022
Russia’s war in Ukraine has supercharged the move to wind and solar energy in Ireland and Europe.
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Biden and the future of clean energy politics
GreenBiz
JANUARY 22, 2021
Biden and the future of clean energy politics. Have you heard about the clean energy triangle? . The theory goes that in order to rapidly deploy clean energy, you need three elements: technology; policy; and finance. Biden’s position on clean energy is as diametrically opposed to his predecessor as this analyst can fathom.
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£147 million deal will double Scottish energy storage capacity
Envirotec Magazine
JANUARY 25, 2024
Construction has commenced on a new energy storage facility in Scotland, part of a drive to maximise the efficacy of renewables and reduce the cost of wasted wind to consumers. Kilmarnock South will enhance the country’s position as a leader in delivering energy that is cost-effective, clean and efficient.
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Chart: Most Americans support expanding solar and wind power
Canary Media
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Canary Media’s chart of the week translates crucial data about the clean energy transition into a visual format. Canary thanks Clean Energy Counsel for its support of the column. Solar and wind power are more popular among Americans than nuclear power or fossil fuels, according to a May survey from Pew Research…
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Clean energy and markets are the solution (not scapegoat) for California’s blackouts
GreenBiz
SEPTEMBER 4, 2020
Clean energy and markets are the solution (not scapegoat) for California’s blackouts. While the immediate cause is still being investigated, we do know that California’s grid was experiencing multiple, coincident stressors — high demand, generators not performing when called upon and energy imports not showing up. Bryn Baker.
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Wind powers a record summer for renewable energy in Britain, record low for fossil fuels
Renew Economy
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
The post Wind powers a record summer for renewable energy in Britain, record low for fossil fuels appeared first on RenewEconomy. August 2024 becomes the first time fossil fuels (98.5% coal) fell to third place in the British electricity mix over an entire month.
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Wind power turbine fleet output grows 25 pct in Germany over five years
Renew Economy
JANUARY 9, 2024
The share of wind power in total electricity generation is also increasing as new capacity is added and existing projects are re-powered. The post Wind power turbine fleet output grows 25 pct in Germany over five years appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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Australia’s first 100 pct renewable media organisation inks deal to buy NSW wind power
Renew Economy
JULY 31, 2024
Zen Energy helps power Australia’s first 100 per cent renewable media organisation in a deal tied to the 227MW Collector wind farm. The post Australia’s first 100 pct renewable media organisation inks deal to buy NSW wind power appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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Q3 2021: Walmart, Microsoft empower communities; wind-powered hydrogen; Louisiana solar
GreenBiz
OCTOBER 14, 2021
The major corporate renewable energy deals announced in the third quarter of 2021 tracked higher than the year-earlier period, but well below contracts announced for the same period in 2019.
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Group Says Record 117 GW of New Wind Power Generation Installed in 2023
POWER Magazine
APRIL 16, 2024
A report from a leading wind power trade association said a record 117 GW of new wind energy generation capacity was installed worldwide last year, a 50% increase from the […] The post Group Says Record 117 GW of New Wind Power Generation Installed in 2023 appeared first on POWER Magazine.
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Sunshine state shows its wind power promise after charting best month ever
Renew Economy
SEPTEMBER 4, 2023
Queensland notches up its best month for wind energy generation – and with a 1.7GW development pipeline, there's plenty more where that came from. The post Sunshine state shows its wind power promise after charting best month ever appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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Hive Hydrogen and Genesis Eco-Energy Developments Sign Wind Power Agreement for $5.8bn Coega Green Ammonia Plant
FuelCellsWorks
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
Hive Hydrogen will implement Genesis’ wind power generation projects, totalling 395MW, in the Western Cape to generate and supply a sizable portion of power needed for the Coega Green Ammonia.
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Over 60GW of wind energy capacity installed in 2019, the second-biggest year in history
Envirotec Magazine
MARCH 30, 2020
Industry group calls on governments to ensure regulation is fit for purpose and “look beyond LCOE”, in order to accelerate growth of wind energy and meet climate targets. According to the report, 2019 was the second biggest year for wind power historically, with installations of 60.4
Ameren Missouri Looks to Harness Wind, Solar and Batteries With $7.6B ‘Smart Energy Plan’
GreenTechMedia
FEBRUARY 27, 2020
million customers by 2025, adding nearly 700 megawatts of wind power, plus more solar and battery storage systems to boost rural reliability. Ameren’s “ Smart Energy Plan ,” filed Wednesday with the Missouri Public Service Commission, will direct most of its spending — $5.3 megawatt nameplate capacity.
Comment: The Energy sector will continue to thrive through HPC, even as Moore’s Law comes to an end
Envirotec Magazine
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
High-Performance Computing (HPC), has become critical in assisting the energy sector, offering the capability to analyse complex data, simulate intricate processes, and optimise operations. While immensely powerful, HPC faces several challenges as it continues to evolve and respond to exponential demands for computational power.
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How many trees are needed to offset a city's carbon emissions?
Inhabitat - Innovation
AUGUST 26, 2021
While the push for electric vehicles and renewable energy through solar panels, wind power and hydroelectricity takes the spotlight, another part of the solution equation is growing all around us in the form of trees.
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Co-location of energy could significantly cut the cost of expanding renewables ??????
Envirotec Magazine
DECEMBER 8, 2022
A new report from Cornwall Insight and national law firm Weightmans on the co-location of energy assets, entitled “ Co-location, co-location, co-location” , has laid out the significant cost savings of using one grid connection for multiple renewable generation or storage assets.
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Labour must speed up wind power expansion or miss targets, says renewables industry
The Guardian: Energy
JULY 28, 2024
Green energy executives say plans for new power projects need to be more ambitious to achieve net zero grid by 2030 Labour’s clean energy targets may already be in jeopardy just weeks after the party came to power with the promise to quadruple Britain’s offshore wind power, according to senior industry executives.
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World’s largest battery storage facility will power The Red Sea Project with clean energy 24/7
Envirotec Magazine
NOVEMBER 19, 2020
A development on the west coast of Saudi Arabia is to become the world’s largest battery storage facility and is part of an initiative to power the entire 28,000km2 coast with renewable energy, 24/7. The development will seemingly include 50 hotels when complete, and will be powered solely by wind and solar energy.
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Global heating could raise potential for offshore wind power, study says
The Guardian: Energy
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Heating of 4C could increase potential offshore wind energy by average of 9% by end of century, research suggests A warmer world could bring more potential for offshore wind energy, according to a new study. Continue reading.
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Coronavirus, the stay-at-home workstyle, and cloud energy consumption
GreenBiz
APRIL 8, 2020
Here’s some perspective on how much power that requires and why efficiency matters more than ever. Between video calls, collaboration applications and streaming services, data centers are working overdrive.
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Episode 258: Hacking climate solutions, finding 'good work'
GreenBiz
MARCH 5, 2021
A just energy transition in action: Developing 1G of wind power with tribes. Renewable Energy. Episode 258: Hacking climate solutions, finding 'good work'. Heather Clancy. Fri, 03/05/2021 - 02:00. Week in Review. Stories discussed this week (5:05). The coming net-zero backlash. Hacking the climate crisis (21:10).
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NV Energy Gets Green Light for Massive Solar-Battery Projects
GreenTechMedia
DECEMBER 5, 2019
Nevada regulators have given a green light to utility NV Energy’s plan to add nearly 1.2 gigawatts of solar and 590 megawatts of batteries, underscoring a broader push toward renewable energy and storage by other Western utilities also owned by Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway. gigawatt-hours of storage capacity.
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Chart: Which US states generate the most solar and wind energy?
Canary Media
APRIL 12, 2024
Renewable energy is surging remarkably in the U.S., with solar and wind power installations springing up across the country. A new report from Climate Central tracks the meteoric growth of these clean energy sources over the past decade, painting a clear picture of which states are emerging as renewable powerhouses.…
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The Electrification Era I Scaling up electric vehicles
GreenBiz
JUNE 20, 2023
This is being driven by governments and automakers who are promoting electricity powered vehicles as a key technology to curb oil use, fight climate change and air pollution. As more renewable energy sources are used, power systems must become more flexible and adjustable to balance supply with demand.
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Comment: Offshore wind needs to increase by 265% to meet govt targets
Envirotec Magazine
JUNE 15, 2023
To mark Global Wind Day 2023 on June 15, ABB – which describes itself as the largest supplier of electrical components to the wind industry around the world – discusses the measures needed to achieve the UK’s goals in relation to offshore wind power. Offshore wind currently powers 15.28
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HY2GEN USA and Ocean Connect Energy Sign MoU for Wind-Powered Renewable Hydrogen
FuelCellsWorks
MAY 17, 2024
and Ocean Connect Energy Inc. will explore offshore wind locations to supply renewable fuel production with wind energy A collaborative working group is set to investigate opportunities. Hy2gen USA Inc.
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South Korean Firm Touts Novel Vertical-Axis Wind Turbine Tower Concept
GreenTechMedia
NOVEMBER 12, 2020
South Korean firm Odin Energy hopes to carve out a new niche with a vertical-axis wind turbine (VAWT) tower designed for urban settings. Odin Energy estimates the capital cost for a first-of-a-kind, 10-story tower would be around $1.4 million, with a levelized cost of energy (LCOE) of around $90 per megawatt-hour.
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A new board game lets you take part in Uruguay’s clean energy revolution
Canary Media
JULY 23, 2024
On a recent Friday night, after hot veggie stir-fry and cold drinks, my husband, a few friends, and I broke out a new clean energy board game. Called Pampero , the game is all about harnessing wind power in the South American country of Uruguay, which has made some of the most rapid progress toward decarbonizing its…
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How Energy Storage’s Growth Trajectory Differs From the Early Days of Solar
GreenTechMedia
DECEMBER 4, 2019
DENVER — It's become a cliche to compare today's energy storage market to where the solar industry was a certain number of years ago. said Daniel Finn-Foley, energy storage director at Wood Mackenzie, speaking Tuesday at GTM's Energy Storage Summit in Denver.
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“Very predictable:” Study shows global wind energy production is stable
Renew Economy
APRIL 4, 2024
New study finds annual variations in wind power production, globally, falls within a very small range of plus or minus 3 per cent. The post “Very predictable:” Study shows global wind energy production is stable appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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AirLoom has a plan to halve the cost of wind power
TechCrunch: Climate
NOVEMBER 2, 2023
The Wyoming-based startup thinks the traditional three-bladed turbine is played out and has a new design to bring wind energy to more places. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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Supply chain squeeze threatens to blow UK wind power plan off course
Financial Times: Energy
JULY 20, 2024
Disruptions in the sector are forcing some green energy developers to defer key projects
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Solar and wind power have surged wildly in the US over the last decade
Canary Media
APRIL 9, 2024
When you live far from the sprawling fields befitting utility-scale solar and wind farms, it’s easy to feel like clean energy isn’t coming online fast enough. This story was first published by Grist. But renewables have grown at a staggering rate since 2014 and now account for 22 percent of the nation’s…
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Discover the Top Ten Clean Technolgy Trends in 2024
GreenBiz
MAY 9, 2024
This comprehensive report provides valuable insights into the future of the clean energy industry. With solar and wind power projected to account for nearly 50% of capacity and 30% of electricity generation in Europe by 2025, staying informed about these rapidly growing sectors is crucial.
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Wind turbine processing centre opens in Glasgow
Envirotec Magazine
JUNE 7, 2024
A circular supply chain for wind turbines in Scotland is one step closer, says sustainable materials firm EMR, thanks to a pilot processing centre the group has opened at its Glasgow South Street site.
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UK’s state-owned energy company to focus on offshore wind power
Financial Times: Energy
JULY 24, 2024
Ministers claim group’s partnership with Crown Estate will help leverage up to £60bn of private investment
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Three Ways Technology is Changing The Future of Renewable Energy
U.S. Green Technology
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
Renewable energy is at the forefront of the global push for sustainability and reduced carbon emissions. As the world grapples with the consequences of climate change, the need for clean energy sources has never been more pressing. Fortunately, technology advancements like CEKO sensors are reshaping the future of renewable energy.
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Germany energy giant begins testing kite power in Ireland
Renew Economy
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
German renewable energy giant RWE has begun testing an innovative wind power technology which uses massive kites to generate power. The post Germany energy giant begins testing kite power in Ireland appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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Could green hydrogen be key to a carbon-free economy?
GreenBiz
NOVEMBER 19, 2020
And what energy product will be used both to power this city and sell to the world? The Saudis aren’t alone in believing it’s the next big thing in the energy future. It is very promising," said Rachel Fakhry, an energy analyst for the Natural Resources Defense Council. Green hydrogen can do that.".
US, India, Russia, Japan are building out wind power much too slowly for climate change, report says
TechXplore
AUGUST 7, 2024
The world is falling well short of a promise made at global climate talks last year to triple the amount of wind power, according to a report by an energy think tank released Thursday.
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