TechXplore

MARCH 8, 2024

The push for renewable energy is critical in addressing climate change, with wind power at the forefront. As the leading emitter of greenhouse gases, China has embarked on a transformative journey towards greener alternatives, aiming for carbon neutrality by 2060.

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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%.

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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.

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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.

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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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TechXplore

OCTOBER 29, 2024

2023 was a record year for wind energy, with more than 1,051 gigawatts of installed capacity and generating 10% of the world's electricity. This milestone marks a crucial step forward in the transition to a more sustainable future, by reducing dependence on fossil fuels and mitigating climate change.

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The Guardian: Energy

MAY 7, 2025

rsted cancels fourth stage of Hornsea project off Yorkshire coast, which was set to include enough turbines to power 1m homes The worlds biggest wind power developer has cancelled plans for one of the UKs largest offshore windfarms in a significant blow to the governments green energy targets.

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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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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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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.

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TechXplore

JANUARY 31, 2025

The world's longest wind-powered cargo ship was launched Friday in Turkey, offering a promising way to slash carbon emissions from merchandise trade.

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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.

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Clean Energy Canada

DECEMBER 9, 2024

VICTORIA Evan Pivnick, clean energy program manager at Clean Energy Canada, made the following statement in response to the update on BC Hydros competitive call for power: Its great to see B.C. moving fast to capture the huge opportunities posed by wind power in the province. From both industry and households, B.C.

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Envirotec Magazine

MARCH 15, 2025

million tonnes of CO from entering the atmosphere during this period by integrating more wind power onto the transmission network.” . “The site is expected to save consumers over 170 million over the next 15 years. It will also prevent approximately 2.6

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TechXplore

MARCH 18, 2024

Clean energy alternatives like wind power can effectively replace fossil fuels, contributing to reduced air pollution and slowing down climate change. Renewable energy sources are essential for transitioning towards a decarbonized energy system and making the electricity grid more environmentally sustainable.

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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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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.

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TechXplore

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

An electric vehicle manufacturer, two schools and two Alaskan villages: these are just some of the organizations using wind turbines to help meet their energy needs.

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Global Renewable News

JUNE 16, 2025

The Clean Energy States Alliance is proud to present the newly updated Offshore Wind Power Hub, a comprehensive tool that tracks offshore wind developments in the United States to help state policym.

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TechXplore

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Solar energy, wind power, and green hydrogen attract most investment in renewable energy. Bioenergythe renewable energy derived from plant and animal waste productsis largely ignored in South Africa.

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TechXplore

APRIL 10, 2025

As the world moves to reduce carbon emissions, solar and wind power will play an increasing role in electricity grids. So to ensure a reliable power gridone that can deliver electricity 24/7it's crucial to have a means of storing electricity when supplies are abundant and delivering it later, when they're not.

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TechXplore

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Misinformation about wind energy—such as "turbines are harmful to health and are economically inefficient"—undermines the social acceptance of wind power. However, these statements are widespread and met with great approval.

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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?

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TechXplore

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Long dependent on fossil fuels before emerging a champion of offshore wind power, Danish company Orsted is now struggling to restore its business after dropping several major projects.

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TechXplore

MAY 8, 2024

The wind industry could benefit from the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to design and deploy wind plants, according to an article in Nature Energy written by researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL).

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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.

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Envirotec Magazine

JUNE 16, 2025

3d illustration of bladeless wind turbine concept. Insights from a new study could help unlock the full potential of a developing form of smaller-scale wind power generation, researchers say.

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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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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.

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TechXplore

JULY 18, 2024

Due to rising environmental concerns, global energy production is shifting from fossil fuels to sustainable and renewable energy systems such as solar and wind power. Despite their advantages, they have two significant weaknesses: volatile power production and irregular supply.

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TechXplore

OCTOBER 12, 2023

A new report from Pacific Northwest National Laboratory shows that along a 200-mile stretch of ocean off the coast of southern Oregon and northern California, floating wind farms could potentially triple the Pacific Northwest's wind power capacity while offsetting potentially billions of dollars in costs for utilities, ratepayers, insurance companies, (..)

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TechXplore

APRIL 17, 2024

Wind power is a source of energy that is both affordable and renewable. However, decision-makers have been reluctant to invest in wind energy due to a perception that wind farms require a lot of land compared to electric power plants driven by fossil fuels.

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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…

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TechXplore

APRIL 2, 2024

Energy harvesting, an eco-friendly technology, extends beyond solar and wind power in generating electricity from unused or discarded energy in daily life, including vibrations generated by passing car engines or trains.

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TechXplore

JUNE 6, 2024

Across the African continent, more than 300 new hydropower projects are planned to meet the growing demand for electricity. Some of these will require big dams, which can have major negative environmental impacts. Another looming problem with hydropower is that the water cycle is affected by climate change.

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TechXplore

JANUARY 14, 2025

These composite materials are lightweight and highly strong, making them desirable for applications in various fields, including aviation, aerospace, automotive, wind power generation, and sports equipment.

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TechXplore

OCTOBER 17, 2024

The world is rapidly transitioning to renewable power, but there are shortcomings. Solar power falls at night, and wind power recedes and ascends irregularly. New technologies need to be developed that can store energy from the electrical grid when there's a surplus and deploy it when there's not enough.

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