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October 17, 2024
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UK campaigners in green energy standoff reject 'nimby' label



Friston, United Kingdom (AFP) Sept 19, 2024
With its medieval church and picturesque village green, the tranquil hamlet of Friston in eastern England should be an unlikely place for a showdown with the UK government and an energy giant. But Friston, population 341, is on the frontline of a bitter green energy battle between locals in the rural county of Suffolk and those who want to locate a vast energy hub there. If the plans by National Grid - backed by both the new Labour government and its Conservative predecessor - go ahead, it wil ... read more

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Wind turbine orders grow 23 percent, led by China: study
Paris (AFP) Sept 16, 2024
Dominated by China, orders for wind turbines increased 23 percent worldwide in the first half of the year, with investment reaching $42 billion, an energy research firm said on Monday. ... more
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Researchers develop method for chemically recyclable wind turbine blades
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 01, 2024
Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) have identified a viable pathway for creating wind turbine blades from bio-derived materials that can be che ... more
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India's green energy wind drive hits desert herders hard
Jaisalmer, India (AFP) Aug 26, 2024
Whirring wind turbines in India's Thar desert supply critical green energy for the world's most populous nation, but those living in their shadows say it comes at their expense. ... more
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MIT engineers' new theory could improve the design and operation of wind farms
Boston MA (SPX) Aug 22, 2024
The blades of propellers and wind turbines are designed based on aerodynamics principles that were first described mathematically more than a century ago. But engineers have long realized that these ... more
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Engineers Develop Cost-Effective Seafloor Testing Device for Offshore Wind Farms
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Jul 18, 2024
Australian engineers have introduced an innovative device, inspired by a modified speargun, to provide a cost-efficient method for testing seabed soil in the development of offshore wind farms. ... more
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Why US offshore wind power is struggling - the good, the bad and the opportunity
Boston MA (SPX) May 10, 2024
America's first large-scale offshore wind farms began sending power to the Northeast in early 2024, but a wave of wind farm project cancellations and rising costs have left many people with doubts a ... more
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Robots enhance wind turbine blade production at NREL
Los Angeles CA (SPX) May 03, 2024
The U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has incorporated robotic technology into the production of wind turbine blades, aiming to reduce hazardous working conditi ... more
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Offshore wind turbines may reduce nearby power output
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 26, 2024
As electricity demands soar with the onset of summer, East Coast cities in the U.S. look towards offshore wind projects in the Atlantic Ocean to bolster their power supplies. These projects, critica ... more

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Wind Energy Expansion Planned for China's Rural Areas
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 24, 2024
China is set to experience a significant increase in wind power development in its rural regions following a new comprehensive plan for renewable energy utilization announced by the National Energy ... more
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New study debunks myths about wind farm land use
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 19, 2024
Wind power, known for its affordability and renewability, has faced hesitancy from policymakers due to assumptions about its extensive land use compared to fossil fuel-driven power plants. However, ... more
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