As time passes, we have made extensive improvements in wind turbine technology. A new 885-foot giant from Grimshaw has ...
Far out in the North Sea, wind turbines rise from cold water and heavy weather. Inside some of these floating structures are ...
Discover how to build a simple DIY wind turbine using basic household items like an aluminum can, copper wire, and cardboard.
Humanity has been harvesting energy from the wind for centuries. The practice goes back at least to 8th century Persia where the first known historical records of windmills came, but likely extends ...
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 ...
Norway's World Wide Wind has a radically different take on offshore wind power. These floating, vertical-axis wind turbines feature two sets of blades, tuned to contra-rotate – and they promise more ...
Similar to how a young sunflower follows the sun to catch the light, wind turbines turn to face the wind to maximize the energy they produce. Although you probably haven’t noticed it happening, the ...
Bigger turbines make more electricity. But companies pushing to make larger turbines could undermine efforts to build a stable domestic supply chain for the emerging industry. Even though offshore ...