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To reach renewable energy goals, the wind sector is exploring rotor designs like the X-Rotor to spur development. 

To reach renewable energy goals, the wind sector is exploring rotor designs like the X-Rotor to spur development. 

A recent report outlines five “grand challenges” in expanding global wind energy generation.

A recent report outlines five “grand challenges” in expanding global wind energy generation.

Two new methods could minimize frequency dips and forced oscillations in power systems with a high concentration of wind…

Two new methods could minimize frequency dips and forced oscillations in power systems with a high concentration of wind turbines. 

Researchers have developed a control system to localize and isolate malfunctions from forced oscillations to protect grid…

Researchers have developed a control system to localize and isolate malfunctions from forced oscillations to protect grid stability and manage wind…

Arctura signs a technological license agreement with Mankiewicz to introduce lightning protection coating for wind turbines.

Arctura signs a technological license agreement with Mankiewicz to introduce lightning protection coating for wind turbines.

Genevieve Stark plans the future of wind energy as a research engineer with the National Renewable Energy Laboratory.…

Genevieve Stark plans the future of wind energy as a research engineer with the National Renewable Energy Laboratory. Recently, she told EEPower…

National Renewable Energy Laboratory examined the pros and cons of the most promising marine energy-powered carbon…

National Renewable Energy Laboratory examined the pros and cons of the most promising marine energy-powered carbon management techniques. 

What will it take to bring wind power to the Great Lakes? EEPower spoke to the National Renewable Energy Laboratory about…

What will it take to bring wind power to the Great Lakes? EEPower spoke to the National Renewable Energy Laboratory about how lake-based wind…

An electrostatic generator the size of a centimeter can be woven into large fabrics to harness renewable energy. These…

An electrostatic generator the size of a centimeter can be woven into large fabrics to harness renewable energy. These hexagonal distributed…

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

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

Solar updraft technology has remained in the research and development phase due to high upfront construction costs and…

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Britain’s North Sea Transition Authority has chosen three electrification concepts for North Sea 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…

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

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

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

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

A German study details how innovation, upscaling, and granular technology adoption have contributed to the last…

A German study details how innovation, upscaling, and granular technology adoption have contributed to the last decade’s steep drops in solar and…