Wind turbines aren’t right for every property, but you can use them in a number of ways, such as: Part of a hybrid energy system that also uses sources like solar energy; ...

Modern-day wind turbines are constructed using mostly concrete and steel, topped by the fiberglass composite blades mounted to the nacelle that houses the gearbox and generator, along with much of … ...

A goal of deploying 15 gigawatts of floating offshore wind by 2035, enough to power 5 million homes. Reducing the cost of electricity from floating wind turbines by 70%, to just 4.5 cents per ...

Big as they are, the new offshore wind turbines are still short of what researchers have modeled as possible in the real world. Griffith was on a team that designed a 50-MW turbine in 2017 with ...

Scientists who study whale strandings say there’s no known link between wind turbines and whale deaths, although they continue to investigate what role, if any, wind development has in whale deaths.

Gigantic, floating wind turbines as tall as New York’s famed 30 Rockefeller Plaza could unlock more than double the current US energy demand. CNN values your feedback 1.

As wind energy expands in the United States, concerns have grown about the potential for tall turbines to be a drag on property values.. But a new nationwide study that analyzed data from 300 ...

SIOUX CITY, Iowa — Large wind turbines have become a common sight in middle America – from Texas up through the Dakotas – but wind power accounts for less than 10% of the nation's ...

The best home wind turbines: Reviews & Recommendations. The following wind turbines represent solid designs, good build quality, and a satisfied customer base.

As wind power grows around the world, so does the threat the turbines pose to wildlife. From simple fixes to high-tech solutions, new approaches can help. By Katarina Zimmer / Knowable Magazine ...