Wind turbines, which contributed more than 9% of U.S. electricity in 2021, last roughly 20 to 25 years before they must be replaced, according to the Energy Information Administration. But some social ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Jul. 10—NEW LONDON — The first generator components, or nacelles for the Revolution Wind offshore wind farm arrived at State Pier ...

We’ve all got a pretty good mental image of the traditional wind-powered generator: essentially a big propeller on a stick. Some might also be familiar with vertical wind turbines, which can operate ...

The wind industry is best known for propeller-based turbines. But some inventors believe kites and balloons can capture wind power as well. Images: 'Flying' wind generators Martin LaMonica is a senior ...

What is wind power density? The different types of generators used in wind-turbine systems. What architecture is most commonly used in high-power wind-energy-conversion systems (WECS)? Fundamental ...

The development team at KiteX based in Copenhagen, Denmark have created a new portable wind turbine aptly named the Wind Catcher, offering a lightweight turbine that generates electricity. x10 times ...

Louisville, CO, October 7, 2013 — Boulder Wind Power (BWP) announced today that the latest test results of its patented printed circuit board (PCB) stator technology prove a clear advantage in ...

It's only fitting that the company generating electricity by loop-de-looping a ground-tethered winged drone is from North Carolina. After all, North Carolina is the birthplace of human flight. In 2023 ...

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The Lincoln Electric System announced that it plans to decommission the two longest operating wind generators in Nebraska. LES has already begun the preparation process for ...

In 1905, the Murphy Windmill was built to take advantage of strong Pacific Ocean breezes to pump fresh water to the developing growth of Golden Gate Park. But after the adoption of electric power for ...