Wind
Why wind turbines keep getting bigger, on land and at sea.
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How much of US electricity comes from wind
US wind power supplied about 10% of American electricity in 2025, and new capacity keeps coming through 2029, but the tax credit is on a deadline.
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Wind Turbine Efficiency: What Really Makes the Difference
In the wind energy world, there’s a saying: “Anyone can build a turbine. Not everyone can make it sing.” Back in 2011,…
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Japan Turns to the Sea for Renewable Energy, But Faces Rough Waters Ahead
Just off the Goto Islands, slim white turbines rise from the Pacific. They look almost serene, but their presence signals a major…
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Offshore Wind: Why Ocean Breezes Are Poised to Power Your Future
After spending the better part of two decades working with wind systems, I can tell you that offshore wind represents the biggest…
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The Evolution and Impact of Modern Wind Turbines
The blade whistled past my head with just fifteen feet to spare, a 170-foot carbon fiber airfoil moving with surprising grace despite…