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Hurricane Ready: World’s Largest Dual-Rotor Wind Turbine

Hurricane Ready: World’s Largest Dual-Rotor Wind Turbine

Wind generators could capture hurricane winds and turn weather challenges into energy solutions.


News Oct 02, 2024 by John Nieman
Hitachi Introduces Sustainable Switchgear and Transformers

Hitachi Introduces Sustainable Switchgear and Transformers

The company’s switchgear and wind transformers address environmental concerns.


new products Sep 30, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Betting on Blades: Wind Technology Roundup

Betting on Blades: Wind Technology Roundup

Developments include turbine yaw and a “jack-up on jack-up” concept for offshore turbine repair.


News Sep 26, 2024 by Liam Critchley
Testing Turbines: Mobile Emulator Speeds Offshore Wind Connection

Testing Turbines: Mobile Emulator Speeds Offshore Wind Connection

German researchers developed a mobile platform to emulate realistic grid conditions for offshore wind turbine compliance tests. 


Report: HVDC Not Ready for Future Energy Demand

Report: HVDC Not Ready for Future Energy Demand

Is HVDC technology ready for future energy needs? One group says more work is needed.


The X Factor: Twin Turbines Power Offshore Wind

The X Factor: Twin Turbines Power Offshore Wind

China’s OceanX double-rotor offshore wind turbine generates 16.6 MW of power in deep waters.


News Sep 12, 2024 by Shannon Cuthrell
Rethinking Physics in Wind Farm Design

Rethinking Physics in Wind Farm Design

MIT’s physics-based mathematical model for wind rotor aerodynamics gives wind farm designers a blueprint for energy efficiency.  


Watching the Wind: AI Finds Faults Faster

Watching the Wind: AI Finds Faults Faster

MIT uses artificial intelligence to find malfunctioning wind turbines more quickly. How can this tech be applied in the real world?


tech insights Sep 11, 2024 by Jane Marsh
Could an Underwater Power Grid Help Offshore Wind?

Could an Underwater Power Grid Help Offshore Wind?

An offshore power grid could make offshore wind farm expansion easier and less expensive.


News Aug 23, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Low-Wind Turbines Generate Big Energy

Low-Wind Turbines Generate Big Energy

Two projects have catalyzed advances in wind turbine technology and performance.


News Aug 16, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Blade Recycling Turns Wind Into Storage

Blade Recycling Turns Wind Into Storage

Swedish startup Sinonus is transforming discarded wind turbine blades into large batteries to create a cutting-edge energy storage solution.…


News Aug 14, 2024 by John Nieman
Battery Energy Storage Surges as Global Leader Emerges

Battery Energy Storage Surges as Global Leader Emerges

Renewable energy’s future depends on storing energy in huge battery systems. Who are the top 5 in the industry?


Solar, Wind and Fire: Making Battery Energy Storage Systems Safer

Solar, Wind and Fire: Making Battery Energy Storage Systems Safer

Fires in battery energy storage systems put renewable energy systems at risk. How can they be prevented?


Wind Powerhouse: Siemens Gamesa’s 15 MW Giant

Wind Powerhouse: Siemens Gamesa’s 15 MW Giant

Siemens Gamesa’s SG 14-236 DD generates more power with fewer moving parts.


News Jul 20, 2024 by Shannon Cuthrell
Smarter Renewables: AI, Digital Twins, and Energy Efficiency

Smarter Renewables: AI, Digital Twins, and Energy Efficiency

With digital twins, real-time monitoring, predictive analysis, and more, artificial intelligence is transforming renewable energy grid operations.


News Jul 17, 2024 by Karen Hanson
Can Digital Twins Ease Offshore Wind Woes?

Can Digital Twins Ease Offshore Wind Woes?

Cloud-based tools enhanced with artificial intelligence could reduce delays plaguing offshore wind farm construction.


Subzero-Ready Renewables: Powering Science at the South Pole

Subzero-Ready Renewables: Powering Science at the South Pole

Researchers will use a specialized hybrid renewable energy system to meet the South Pole’s unique energy demands, isolated location, and subzero…


News Jul 12, 2024 by Shannon Cuthrell
MPPT Methods Keep Blades Turning

MPPT Methods Keep Blades Turning

Maximum power point tracking can maximize wind energy output under variable and unpredictable conditions.


Infographic: How Does Europe’s Biggest Offshore Wind Turbine Measure Up?

Infographic: How Does Europe’s Biggest Offshore Wind Turbine Measure Up?

Vestas says its V236-15.0 MW is its biggest offshore wind turbine yet. We compared the wind turbine’s dimensions to other human-made structures…


Soaring Success? Airborne-Wind-Energy Research Takes Off

Soaring Success? Airborne-Wind-Energy Research Takes Off

Researchers hope studying wind and flight patterns will boost airborne-wind-energy development.


tech insights Jun 12, 2024 by Jake Hertz