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Wooden Wind Turbines: A More Sustainable Alternative to Steel?

Wooden Wind Turbines: A More Sustainable Alternative to Steel?

Sweden’s power grid is now being supported by the tallest wooden wind turbine in the world. While wood is not the typical material for turbine…


News Jan 11, 2024 by John Nieman
Construction Begins on Largest Renewable Energy Project in US

Construction Begins on Largest Renewable Energy Project in US

SunZia, the renewable energy project in New Mexico and Arizona, will cost $11 billion and add more than 2,000 jobs.


News Jan 10, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Used Wind Turbine Blades: Recycle, Reuse, or Redesign?

Used Wind Turbine Blades: Recycle, Reuse, or Redesign?

While wind power is the leading renewable energy generator in the United States, wind turbine disposal is wasteful and contributes to air and soil…


Can Double-Draft Design Make Solar Updraft Towers Viable?

Can Double-Draft Design Make Solar Updraft Towers Viable?

Solar updraft technology has remained in the research and development phase due to high upfront construction costs and other drawbacks. A design…


Optimizing Wind Converter Designs

Optimizing Wind Converter Designs

This article describes the essential components to optimize wind converter performance.


Bees and Bamboo: Nature-Based Solutions for Wind Energy Problems

Bees and Bamboo: Nature-Based Solutions for Wind Energy Problems

Two research projects have paved the way toward more sustainable and efficient wind energy.


tech insights Dec 28, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Renewable Energy Innovations Define 2023

Renewable Energy Innovations Define 2023

A look back at the power products, innovations, and technologies impacting renewable energy generation, distribution, and storage.


Streamlining Rotor Blade Manufacturing With Advanced Materials

Streamlining Rotor Blade Manufacturing With Advanced Materials

The wind power sector is growing rapidly, especially with developments in offshore wind farms. The demolding process has traditionally relied on…


Clir’s Software Aims to Predict Renewable Energy Variability and Production

Clir’s Software Aims to Predict Renewable Energy Variability and Production

Clir’s software tackles traditional shortcomings in predicting weather variability and renewable energy production forecasting. 


new products Dec 09, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Profits from Crypto Mining Could Jump-Start Renewables

Profits from Crypto Mining Could Jump-Start Renewables

Before connecting wind and solar projects to the grid, energy developers could profit by selling electricity to cryptocurrency miners. 


How Can Drones Slash Offshore Wind Costs?

How Can Drones Slash Offshore Wind Costs?

Offshore wind farms offer access to an abundant natural energy source: strong winds that whip across the ocean surface. Servicing these farms can…


News Dec 01, 2023 by John Nieman
Airloom CEO: Small Wind Turbine Functions Like a Roller Coaster

Airloom CEO: Small Wind Turbine Functions Like a Roller Coaster

Airloom Energy's novel wind turbine is much smaller than the size and weight of a traditional turbine, yet the company is aiming toward…


News Nov 20, 2023 by Karen Hanson
Developments in Offshore Wind Speed, Wake Effect and Theft

Developments in Offshore Wind Speed, Wake Effect and Theft

This wind roundup examines offshore wind development in Virginia and separate studies predicting wind speed and wake effect and identifying wind…


News Nov 17, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
UK Plans Electrification of Offshore Oil and Gas Platforms

UK Plans Electrification of Offshore Oil and Gas Platforms

Britain’s North Sea Transition Authority has chosen three electrification concepts for North Sea oil and gas platforms. These selected studies…


Wind & Solar Tower: A Renewable Answer to EV Infrastructure Challenges?

Wind & Solar Tower: A Renewable Answer to EV Infrastructure Challenges?

A novel invention combining wind and solar could address some major challenges facing electric vehicle charging infrastructure.


News Oct 30, 2023 by Jake Hertz
DOE Turning to 3D Printing to Solve Wind Turbine Manufacturing Woes

DOE Turning to 3D Printing to Solve Wind Turbine Manufacturing Woes

3D printing can solve challenges, including cost, material limitations, and scalability in manufacturing wind turbines.


News Oct 27, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Renewable Energy Jobs Abound for Fossil Fuel Engineers

Renewable Energy Jobs Abound for Fossil Fuel Engineers

Those working in the fossil fuel industry may need to pivot to renewables. Here’s how. 


Energy Island of the Future: Offshore Wind Uses HVDC, HVAC

Energy Island of the Future: Offshore Wind Uses HVDC, HVAC

A futuristic energy island concept in the North Sea aims to be the central connection hub for offshore wind farms in Europe.


News Oct 23, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Can Drivetrain Design Updates Improve Wind Turbine Efficiency?

Can Drivetrain Design Updates Improve Wind Turbine Efficiency?

Drivetrains for wind turbines use outdated technology that can’t meet demand. NREL and GE examined proposed designs for drivetrains that could…


tech insights Oct 18, 2023 by Zac Amos
Wind Farms Switch Lights On, Off With Aircraft Detection System

Wind Farms Switch Lights On, Off With Aircraft Detection System

Onshore wind farms are using aircraft detection lighting systems that operate on demand to reduce light pollution.


News Oct 17, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell