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
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
Shipping has long been a high-carbon industry, but Cargill and BAR Technologies believe wind power can change that.
Inhabitat - Innovation
OCTOBER 28, 2020
Oceanbird is a massive sailing cargo ship designed to reinvent sustainable ocean shipping and reduce transatlantic travel emissions by 90%.
Inhabitat - Innovation
JUNE 18, 2021
This portable wind-turbine weighs less than three pounds and fits in your backpack.
GreenBiz
JULY 6, 2022
Russia’s war in Ukraine has supercharged the move to wind and solar energy in Ireland and Europe.
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.
Canary Media
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Solar and wind power are more popular among Americans than nuclear power or fossil fuels, according to a May survey from Pew Research… 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.
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.
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
OCTOBER 14, 2024
Sweden's OX2 follows up its 2023 purchase of a large solar portfolio in Australia with the acquisition of a gigawatt scale wind and battery project. The post Sweden’s OX2 makes first move into wind power in Australia with purchase of gigawatt scale project appeared first on RenewEconomy.
POWER Magazine
JULY 3, 2024
Over the past week, the offshore wind power sector in the U.S. On July 1, the […] The post Nearly 5 GW of New Offshore Wind Power Approved for the U.S. Northeast appeared first on POWER Magazine. received two major federal approvals that could add nearly 5 GW to the grid.
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.
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.
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.
Renew Economy
MAY 13, 2024
A wave of project cancellations and rising costs have raised doubts over the future of offshore wind in the US. The post Why US offshore wind power is struggling – the good, the bad and the opportunity appeared first on RenewEconomy. So, what happened – and can the industry recover?
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).
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.
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.
Canary Media
JANUARY 22, 2024
The tall grass prairie of the Flint Hills provides food for cattle, and on the Ferrell Ranch, wind to power 50 turbines. This article by Yale Climate Connections is published here as part of the global journalism collaboration Covering Climate Now. The 7,000-acre ranch in Beaumont, Kansas was started by Pete…
Inhabitat - Innovation
MAY 27, 2021
The Biden administration has struck a deal with the Department of Defense to open the California coast to wind power exploration.
The Guardian: Energy
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Although it doesn’t bear thinking about, with heating of 4C potential offshore wind energy could increase by an average of 9% globally by the end of this century. Continue reading.
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.
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.
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…
GreenBiz
MARCH 5, 2021
A just energy transition in action: Developing 1G of wind power with tribes. 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 role of time horizons and relationship banking in financing a net-zero economy.
Financial Times: Energy
JULY 20, 2024
Disruptions in the sector are forcing some green energy developers to defer key projects
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. This load factor = 0.402.
The Guardian: Energy
AUGUST 15, 2024
News follows scrapping of two other Atlantic windfarms and axing of hundreds of jobs as costs surge Business live – latest updates The Danish company developing the world’s largest offshore windfarm in the North Sea has been forced to delay a major project off the north-east coast of the US, months after cancelling two nearby developments and cutting (..)
GreenBiz
MAY 9, 2024
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. Discover the top cleantech trends in 2024! This comprehensive report provides valuable insights into the future of the clean energy industry.
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.
Envirotec Magazine
JANUARY 25, 2024
The battery, said to be strategically placed to harness Scotland’s abundant wind generation from offshore wind farms, was the first of Zenobē’s portfolio of projects in Scotland to go live and the first to connect directly onto the Scottish transmission network.
GreenBiz
JUNE 20, 2023
As more renewable energy sources are used, power systems must become more flexible and adjustable to balance supply with demand. Solar and wind power will become increasingly critical, but their intermittent nature will result in nearly twice the annual variability in residual demand compared to today.
GreenTechMedia
NOVEMBER 12, 2020
Although this cost could likely be reduced by building taller towers or through the serial production of tower components, it remains high compared to traditional onshore wind. Lazard’s latest LCOE study, published in October, puts onshore wind LCOEs in a range from $26 to $54 per megawatt-hour.
Business Green
AUGUST 28, 2024
Completion of Viking Wind Farm means UK's combined onshore and offshore wind capacity is now capable of powering over 26 million homes, according to RenewableUK
Financial Times: Energy
JULY 24, 2024
Ministers claim group’s partnership with Crown Estate will help leverage up to £60bn of private investment
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. Missouri's lagging wind market. Unlike most utility grid modernization plans, however, Ameren Missouri’s plan also includes $1 billion for wind power.
FuelCellsWorks
MAY 17, 2024
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. and Ocean Connect Energy Inc.
Envirotec Magazine
APRIL 23, 2021
In its report “Accelerating Decarbonisation in Shipping: A No Regrets Approach Using Wind Power”, the Institution calls for the Government to support the development of a demonstration ship using retro-fitted sails to help ship owners and users understand the business case for how wind could be used as primary propulsion for cargo vessels.
The Guardian: Energy
AUGUST 24, 2024
But in the deep open sea, where wind speeds are higher, a new generation of farms will be required Head 10 miles out from the coast of Aberdeen in Scotland and a cluster of five giant wind turbines spin at a height of 190 metres above the North Sea, quietly generating enough clean electricity to power about 35,000 Scottish homes.
Envirotec Magazine
MARCH 30, 2020
The Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) has published the 15th edition of The Global Wind Report , described as the wind industry’s flagship publication which provides a comprehensive, global view of the sector through the latest market data, country profiles, trends and analysis.
Renew Economy
DECEMBER 17, 2024
Goldwind says its first 22 ME offshore wind turbine will be a "weapon" on costs, helping reduce them up up to 10 per cent. The post “A weapon for deep sea wind power:” Goldwind rolls first 22MW offshore turbine appeared first on RenewEconomy.
The Guardian: Energy
MAY 2, 2024
The North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA), which regulates North Sea oil and gas production, will confirm that it is granting about 30 licences to about 30 companies to look for hydrocarbons on sites earmarked for future offshore windfarms.
GreenBiz
JANUARY 22, 2021
Wind Power. Power Points. That, combined with the virtuous cycle that promises millions more Americans will be employed by clean energy in the coming decades, plants a clean energy flag in the sand. . Renewable Energy. Energy & Climate. Jobs & Careers. Featured Column. Sponsored Article. Image courtesy of Shutterstock.
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