Good news! Wind power and this vulnerable bird species get along fine
Scientists find that wind power farms don't harm this at-risk species, a bit of surprise because other studies have shown that oil and gas development does affect prairie chickens.
View ArticleOffshore wind turbine concept includes a loft apartment at the top
These architects propose building a living space into the nacelle of giant offshore wind turbines. What could go wrong?
View ArticleDutch wind turbine crowdfunded in just 13 hours
Crowdfunding the latest gizmo is one way to be an early adopter, but all you get out of it is a gadget. Crowdfunding a renewable energy project, on the other hand, could deliver clean energy to your...
View ArticleDragonfly wind turbine aims to blend in, produce power in low wind conditions
While large wind turbines remain the dominant force in wind power, wider adoption may lie with small-scale turbines fit for urban and low wind conditions.
View ArticleSensor system illuminates wind turbines when planes are near
One of the big NIMBY complaints about wind turbines is the constant blinking lights that make them visible to aircraft. A new sensor system would eliminate the nuisance, lighting the turbines only...
View ArticleRecord-breaking inflatable wind turbine to float 1000 feet above Alaska
Fairbanks, Alaska, will be home to the demonstration project of the next generation Buoyant Airborne Turbine, which will fly 1000 feet off the ground.
View ArticleForget Flappy Bird, here's a flappy wind turbine!
Inspired by bird wings, this unique wind generator is claimed to efficiently harvest energy, even from low wind conditions.
View ArticleThis tiny portable wind turbine fits in your bag and charges your gadgets
Who says you can't take it with you? This micro wind turbine folds into a foot-long cylinder for a portable solution to charging gadgets with clean renewable energy.
View ArticleBuild this open source DIY wind turbine for $30
If you're interested in learning how to build your own renewable energy devices, this DIY vertical axis wind turbine is a great place to start.
View ArticlePortable, collapsible wind turbine weighs less than 4 pounds
The WindPax wind generator fits neatly into a backpack for hiking or can be used in the backyard too.
View ArticleSilent rooftop wind turbines could generate half of a household's energy needs
The Nautilus shell-shaped turbines could fit on rooftops of houses or buildings in urban environments.
View ArticleBeautiful wind turbine trees generate clean energy in urban environments
The turbines leave no room for the eye-sore excuse.
View ArticleNew York City’s biggest industrial wind turbine is up and running
A recycling center’s turbine could pave the way for industrial-scale wind power in New York City.
View ArticleThis giant straw is actually a vertical bladeless wind turbine
At the risk of getting slammed with comments claiming that small wind turbines aren't viable, here's a look at another bladeless wind generator hoping to disrupt the wind energy industry.
View ArticleHybrid rooftop wind and solar generator now available in U.S. for early adopters
The SolarMill, a 1.2 kW combination wind and solar energy system, will be sold in the U.S. for about $3000.
View ArticleOwl wings inspire quieter wind turbine blades
Scientists are working to harness the secret of owls' silent flights to build quieter wind power technology.
View ArticleFacebook 'likes' clean power, new Texas data center to be powered by 100%...
All those cat pictures and viral videos won't harm the Earth.
View ArticleViaducts could be the best new place for wind turbines
A new study says that placing turbines under these high, already-built structures could be an easy way to incorporate wind energy in areas around the world.
View ArticleWind turbine technology stores excess wind power for when gusts turn to breezes
When wind speeds are higher than a turbine can effectively use, the extra energy is stored for when the wind slows.
View ArticleTrinity portable wind turbines get upgraded and scaled up
Four sizes of micro-turbines, designed to be portable personal wind energy stations, are in the works from Janulus.
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