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.
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GreenBiz
APRIL 23, 2020
A new device could open more areas to wind production by using stationary airfoils instead of twirling turbines.
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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GreenBiz
JULY 6, 2022
Russia’s war in Ukraine has supercharged the move to wind and solar energy in Ireland and Europe.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Renew Economy
JUNE 1, 2022
The post Wind power meets and beats Denmark’s total electricity demand – two days in a row appeared first on RenewEconomy. Windy conditions in northern Europe provided more than 100% of Denmark’s electricity consumption for two days in a row in May.
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
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.
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.
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.
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…
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
TechXplore
DECEMBER 23, 2024
Floating wind power offers enormous potential for deepwater offshore energy development. However, the management and secure exchange of data between stakeholders represents a key challenge for its evolution.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
TechXplore
DECEMBER 17, 2024
As the world grapples with the effects of climate change, a recent study has shed light on the potential impacts of climate warming in East Asia on the regional future wind power potential (Wpot).
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.".
PV Tech
JANUARY 13, 2025
Chile has curtailed a record 5,909GWh of solar PV and wind power in 2024, up 121% from the previous year, according to trade body, the Chilean renewable energy and energy storage association (ACERA).
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.
GreenTechMedia
DECEMBER 18, 2020
Other AquaVentus partners include Siemens Energy, Vattenfall, Vestas, Siemens Gamesa and Shell. But that doesn’t take into account the cost of offshore substations to collect wind farm power, or the severely congested state of the onshore power grid. Skipping blue hydrogen for green?
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.…
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.
Science Daily: Renewable Energy
MARCH 25, 2024
Pairing cryptocurrency mining -- notable for its outsize consumption of carbon-based fuel -- with green hydrogen could provide the foundation for wider deployment of renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, according to a new study.
BloombergNEF
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
Emerging markets outside China are projected to need to more than double their yearly investments in energy transition to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. The post Net Zero Hinges on Emerging Markets Outside China More Than Doubling Annual Energy Investment appeared first on BloombergNEF.
Envirotec Magazine
MARCH 2, 2020
billion tons CO2 equivalent (CO2eq avoidance) – such as energy-efficient lighting, fibre optic network communications, optical detection of forest fires, photovoltaics, optical communication in data centres, energy-efficient displays, laser-supported metal recycling, and optical communication in 5G mobile networks – the report shows.
TechXplore
DECEMBER 12, 2024
Bioenergythe renewable energy derived from plant and animal waste productsis largely ignored in South Africa. Solar energy, wind power, and green hydrogen attract most investment in renewable energy.
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