The impact of wind turbines on biodiversity and how to minimise it
The impact turbines have on bird and bat populations is undeniable, a frequent soundbite used by those who oppose the construction of wind power installations – yet, at
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ContinueLearn More XThe impact turbines have on bird and bat populations is undeniable, a frequent soundbite used by those who oppose the construction of wind power installations – yet, at
A team at Oxford Brookes University has shown that wind farms could perform more efficiently by substituting traditional propeller-type designs for compact vertical axis wind turbines (VAWTs). When
As wind energy has become more cost-competitive, onshore turbines are increasing in size faster than ever before. Elly Earls meets Feng Zhao, head of strategy and market intelligence
As an island nation used to strong gusts, Japan should be a global leader in wind energy. But with rugged geography stymieing investment and unreliable cables currently the
As wind farms grow in size and number, the need for accurate data on turbine performance has become increasingly pressing – maintenance operations can be costly both in
The question of recyclability has loomed over wind turbine blades, as more and more turbines installed over the past few decades come to the end of their life
With robust wind energy goals and ample government investment, France is typical of European countries eager to show off their green credentials. In practice, however, the Hexagon has