wind energy
Electric Cars Pose ‘Resoundingly Negative’ Threat to Oil Companies: Analyst Fitch
So far, though, the oil industry hasn’t seemed to give plug-in electric cars much attention. ExxonMobil and OPEC have both predicted that, even by 2040, electric cars will make up less than 10 percent of global new-car sales. But a…
Wind Power Could Supply 20% of Global Electricity by 2030
Although solar power gets more press, the wind power industry is growing nearly as fast. The (GWEC) released an historic report Tuesday in Beijing, saying 20 percent of the world’s total electricity could come from wind by as early as…
The World’s First Wind-Hydro Turbines Will Generate Energy Even When There’s no Breeze
One of the biggest challenges wind farms face is how to generate power when there’s no wind. Max Bögl Wind AG and GE Renewable Energy are attempting to solve that issue by combining wind turbines with hydropower technology. The wind-hydro…
Solar & Wind Cheaper To Replace Coal In UK Than Biomass
A new study has concluded that transitioning to wind and solar power would be a cheaper option for the United Kingdom to replace its coal fleet than using biomass electricity generation. According to a new study published this week by…
Construction Completed on the Largest Solar Grid in the Midwest
Minnesota is now home to the largest solar energy facility in the Midwest. The North Star Solar Project spans 1,000 acres near North Branch and is made up more than 440,000 solar panels. Officials say it will provide enough energy…
South Australian Windfarms Revise Safety Settings after Statewide Blackout
Several windfarm operators in South Australia have already revised their settings to allow them to ride through larger network disruptions, following the storm in September that caused a statewide blackout, according to an update by the Australian Energy Market Operator…
DOE Charts Show Why Climate Doom and Gloom Isn’t Needed
A new report from the US Department of Energy paints a bright picture for our prospects to cut carbon pollution and prevent the most dangerous levels of climate change. The report looked at recent changes in costs and deployment of…