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Revolutionary Model Improves Rotor Design and Wind Farm Efficiency

The blades of propellers and wind turbines are designed based on aerodynamics principles that were first described mathematically more than a century ago.

22 Aug 2024

Mingyang's OceanX Sets Record: World's Most Powerful Floating Wind Turbine Successfully Sets Sail

On August 13, OceanX, the world's largest single capacity floating wind power platform, embarked on its journey from Guangzhou to the Yangjiang Mingyang Qingzhou IV offshore wind farm in Guangdong, China. After a 191-nautical-mile, over 50-hour tow, the platform's arrival marks the commencement of a new era in green energy, poised to set the standard for offshore wind power technology.

From OceanX 21 Aug 2024

COPA-DATA Presents Advanced Solutions at WindEnergy Hamburg 2024

On September 24-27, COPA-DATA will exhibit at the WindEnergy Hamburg 2024, the premier global event for the wind energy sector. The exhibition will feature innovative solutions pivotal to the evolution of both onshore and offshore wind power.

From COPA-DATA 21 Aug 2024

Wind Farm Construction in Hunan Province Harms Soil Nutrients and Vegetation

A recent article published in the journal Sustainability investigated how wind farm construction affects soil nutrients and vegetation cover in a mountainous area of Hunan Province, China.

30 Jul 2024

Dataset Reveals China's Energy Consumption Patterns and Growth Potential

In a recent article published in the journal Scientific Data, researchers introduced a comprehensive dataset of city-level final energy consumption in China. They aimed to provide valuable insights for energy transition, climate change mitigation, and policy formulation.

22 Jul 2024

Study Identifies Sites for Wind Energy to Boost Renewable Power in Bangladesh

In a recent article published in the journal Energy Reports, researchers from Bangladesh conducted a comprehensive assessment of the country's wind energy potential. Bangladesh faces energy issues like many developing countries driven by population growth and economic expansion.

9 Jul 2024

Exus Renewables North America Announces $200m Repowering Project of Twin Ridges Wind Farm

Exus Renewables North America, a leading developer and operator of utility-scale renewable energy projects, recently announced that it has begun repowering the 139 MW Twin Ridges Wind Farm in Somerset County, Pennsylvania as part of a planned $200m investment in the community.

From Exus Renewables North America 3 Jul 2024

Optimizing Hybrid Renewable Energy for Off-Grid Communities

In a recent study published in the journal Scientific Reports, researchers presented a comprehensive analysis of various hybrid renewable energy system (HRES) configurations for powering rural communities in Ethiopia.

24 May 2024

Researchers Develop Wind Energy-Producing Drone

Researchers at the University of Bristol received a grant to study Airborne Wind Energy Systems (AWES) that use tethered drones to capture wind energy at high altitudes.

22 May 2024

Wind Farms Quickly Overcome Carbon Footprint of Construction

In a recent study published in the Journal of the Royal Society of New Zealand, researchers from Te Herenga Waka Victoria University of Wellington identified that a turbine can produce all the energy needed for the course of its life in just six months.

17 May 2024