Latest Stories in Wind Technology - Page 2
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New Scalable Wind Turbine Said to be 'Urban Tolerant'
Inspired by modern racing sails, this new wind turbine design is built to be bird-safe, efficient, affordable, and scalable.
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Frozen Air Batteries Could Store Wind Energy for Peak Demand
Wind and solar power production's weak link is energy storage, but a new type of 'liquid air' battery could help balance peak production and peak demand.
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Planned 7MW Offshore Wind Turbine Just Got Bigger
Vestas announces that its huge offshore wind turbine, currently in development, will offer 8MW of capacity, not 7, as originally anticipated.
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Largest Vertical Axis Wind Turbine Installation in U.S. Operating at Texas A&M
The abundance of afternoon high-speed winds in Corpus Christi will enable the turbines to generate peak power during times of peak demand.
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Direct Drive Wind Turbine Design Could Transform Offshore Wind
A new direct drive design for wind turbines generates power at the rim, not the hub, and could be a potential contender in offshore wind power.
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Dinosaur-Inspired Designs Make Wind Turbines More Aerodynamic
Siemens has developed dinosaur-inspired add-ons for wind turbine blades that amp up their power generation.
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Modeling Software Aims to Improve Small Wind Turbine Designs
Researchers at Murdoch University are working on software that will predicts what effect things like wind turbulence will have on urban wind turbines.
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Wood Could be the Future of Wind Turbine Masts
A German company aims to change the way wind turbine masts are built, and claims their design could lower costs and increase tower heights.
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New Bird-Friendly Bladeless Wind Turbine Design to be Tested and Manufactured in NJ
The design of a new type of bladeless wind turbine is claimed to be both bird- and bat-friendly, while also being inexpensive and efficient.
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New Version of Aerogenerator X 10MW VAWT in the Works
Offshore wind power may soon get a bit of a different look, thanks to this unique double-armed vertical axis wind turbine from Wind Power Ltd.
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Wind Wildlife Mapping Tool Now Includes Critical Habitat for Endangered Species in U.S.
A mapping tool designed to help wind energy developers with early screening for protecting wildlife and natural habitat now has overlays with critical habitats for endangered species..
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New Wind Power System Claims 70% Increase in Wind Speeds, Triple the Power Output
A new multi-axis design for wind turbines, combined with an innovative wind "augmentation" system, could make harvesting energy from marginal sites feasible.
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Startup Seeks to Transform High Altitude Wind Power with Yo-Yo Kites
Harvesting energy from high altitude winds using giant kites and yo-yo action is the aim for this wind power startup.
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New Bladeless Wind Turbine Claimed to be Twice as Efficient as Conventional Designs
A new type of wind turbine is poised to leap onto the wind power scene, this time without blades, twice as efficient and half the price of conventional wind turbines.
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New Iron-Air Battery Could be Energy Storage Solution for Wind and Solar Power
Researchers have developed a new version of the iron-air battery, and believe it to be a viable option for storing power from solar and wind power installations in the near future.
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Small Wind Turbines May Cut Bat Activity in Half
A study of the impact of small residential wind turbine installations on local wildlife populations shows a potential loss of habitat for bats and a steep reduction in activity around the units.
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Could Vertical Axis Wind Turbines be Used Offshore?
Wind power researchers & engineers have been looking at vertical axis wind turbines (VAWT) for a long time, but so far these haven't gained too much ground on the more traditional 3-blade "fan" design that can be found everywhere.
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New Vertical Axis Wind Turbine Prototype Takes Aim at Urban Wind Power
A prototype of a new kind of vertical axis wind turbine for urban and rooftop installations claims to be quiet, safe, and effective - and can be stored and shipped as a "flat-pack" .
