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Wind Turbines Generated More Electricity for the First Time in UK, Becoming the Country’s Milestone in Power Generation

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 05.12.2023 10:30 AM

The United Kingdom hit a major milestone when it used wind power as the largest source of electricity in the first quarter of 2023. Read the article to learn more.

Wind Turbines Kill Birds, Bats; Conservation Biologist Suggests Mitigating Renewable Energy's Effects on Wildlife

01.30.2023 07:32 AM

Many birds and bats were killed by wind turbines, but a conservation biologist believes renewable energy and wildlife could co-exist. Continue reading for the full story.

Wind Turbines on Red Planet: Astronomers' Analysis of Wind Energy Source Might Work on Mars

12.26.2022 03:54 AM

New paper suggests the use of wind turbines on Mars to support Martian expeditions! Read on to learn more about this study!

Can Kincardine Floating Turbines Collect Necessary Air For Wind Energy? [An Explainer]

10.21.2022 03:43 AM

A new technology that allows wind turbines to collect air while floating in the midst of water is a promising act. But can it be efficient? Learn how these work. Read now!

Recycled Wind Turbine Blades Can Make Gummy Bears, Diapers Combining Glass Fibers with Plant-Derived Polymer

08.29.2022 11:30 AM

Wind turbine blades, originally designed to be replaceable, can now be recycled and make gummy bears. How can this be possible? Read to know more about it.

New Camera- And AI-Based Technology Can Make Wind Turbines Recognize Birds to Pause in Their Flight Path

12.27.2021 04:50 AM

In a bid to protect birds from accidentally hitting wind turbines, a Colorado-based company has developed a camera- and AI-based technology that will make the turbines stop when to avoid birds in their flight path.

Apple to Invest in Denmark's 650-ft Wind Turbines

09.03.2020 22:13 PM

Apple will be investing toward the construction of two 650-foot-tall onshore wind turbines near the town of Esbjerg, Denmark, the tech giant announced in a press release Thursday, September 3.

Newer Wind Turbine Design May Decrease Bird Fatalities, Study Finds

10.21.2019 08:00 AM

A taller and shorter-bladed wind turbine may decrease bird mortality rates from getting caught within the blades.

Info 101: Clearing the Air on What A Wind Turbine Is

05.20.2019 17:48 PM

This basic knowledge of wind turbines will clear out any misgivings you have on wind power. (Photo : Dirk Goldhahn) Windmills at the shore of denmark at Bønnerup Strand If you were asked to give one symbol for clean energy, your mind would immediately go to wind turbines.

Maryland Sets Its Sights on Renewable Energy

03.25.2019 09:30 AM

Maryland government to have 50 percent of its renewable energy standards by 2030. Maryland-based environmental activists, energy companies, and Democratic legislators have been pushing for a bill that would increase the state's renewable energy standards to 50 percent by 2030.

Floating Wind Turbines To Save The Earth

03.19.2019 08:51 AM

The cost of building wind farms has fallen and it has improved along with all the other options including solar energy storage devices.

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