Electrek

MARCH 14, 2024

The final turbine is up at New York’s South Fork Wind, making it the US’s first complete utility-scale offshore wind farm in federal waters.

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Electrek

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

In another US offshore wind milestone, the first five turbines at Vineyard Wind 1 in Massachusetts have powered up.

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Electrek

MAY 1, 2024

The US announced two proposals for offshore wind sales that could generate more than 18 gigawatts (GW) of clean energy – enough to power more than 6 million homes.

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Electrek

APRIL 17, 2024

The global wind industry installed 117 gigawatts (GW) of new capacity in 2023, making it the best year ever for new wind energy – here’s what happened and where.

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Electrek

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Check out this cool video on Reddit of a “walk to work” gangway that’s now being used by wind farm technicians at Vineyard Wind 1. more… The post Watch wind technicians ‘walk to work’ at US offshore wind farm Vineyard Wind 1 [video] appeared first on Electrek.

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Innovation News Network

APRIL 3, 2024

Researchers have used a genetic learning algorithm to identify optimal pitch profiles for vertical-axis wind turbines. The post Can machine learning commercialise vertical-axis wind turbines? appeared first on Innovation News Network. Read more here.

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Electrek

MAY 3, 2024

In a first, German startup Voodin Blade Technology just installed wooden blades on a prototype wind turbine.

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Electrek

DECEMBER 26, 2023

When two new Montana wind farms come online, the state will have more nameplate capacity in wind than in coal. more… The post In Montana, wind is about to overtake coal generation capacity appeared first on Electrek.

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Innovation News Network

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Learn everything you must know the global offshore wind technology landscape and its potential to reach net zero targets. The post Why offshore wind technology is the key to unlocking net zero appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Electrek

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Equinor’s Empire Wind 1 and Eversource and Ørsted’s Sunrise Wind previously canceled their offshore wind contracts with New York, but now they’re back.

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Electrek

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

The first wind turbine installation at South Fork Wind, New York State’s first offshore wind farm, is complete. more… The post New York just installed its first offshore wind turbine appeared first on Electrek.

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Electrek

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Danish renewables giant Ørsted just committed to building the world’s single-largest offshore wind farm, Hornsea 3. more… The post The world’s single-largest wind farm gets the green light appeared first on Electrek.

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Electrek

MARCH 27, 2024

Vineyard Offshore, which developed Vineyard Wind 1, has submitted a proposal for a 1.2 gigawatt (GW) offshore wind farm to three New England states.

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Electrek

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Swedish startup Modvion has built the world’s tallest wooden wind turbine tower, and it’s now sending power to 400 homes in Sweden. more… The post The world’s tallest wooden wind turbine is now online appeared first on Electrek.

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Baua Electric

MAY 16, 2024

Photo: Revolution Wind The 704-megawatt (M) Revolution Wind, Rhode Island and Connecticut’s first utility-scale offshore wind farm, just hit a major milestone. Revolution Wind’s site is more than 15 miles south of Rhode Island and 32 miles southeast of Connecticut. Get started here. –ad*

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Innovation News Network

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Vidi Energy are ready to revolutionise offshore wind with their floating offshore wind turbines. The post A new era in offshore wind appeared first on Innovation News Network. Read more here.

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Electrek

APRIL 26, 2024

Construction giant Skanska has been awarded a contract to turn the South Brooklyn Marine Terminal into one of the US’s largest offshore wind ports.

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Electrek

DECEMBER 21, 2023

The UK, which felt the punch of Storm Pia today, set a new wind energy generation record in just a half hour this morning, according to National Grid Electricity System Operator data. more… The post The UK just set a new wind energy generation record appeared first on Electrek.

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Electrek

DECEMBER 6, 2023

New York’s South Fork Wind has become the first utility-scale offshore wind farm to generate power in the US. more… The post The US’s first utility-scale offshore wind farm delivers its first power appeared first on Electrek.

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Electrek

APRIL 19, 2024

Norway has signed a contract with Ventyr Energi to develop Sørlige Nordsjø 2, its first commercial offshore wind farm.

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Electrek

DECEMBER 8, 2023

The first five offshore wind turbines at Vineyard Wind 1 will deliver power to the Massachusetts grid within weeks. more… The post The US’s first large-scale offshore wind farm is about to come online appeared first on Electrek.

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Teslarati

APRIL 13, 2023

The Tesla Cybertruck has been spotted at the Giga Texas wind tunnel ahead of its production launch later this year. Now, the Cybertruck has been spotted at the Giga Texas wind tunnel in what many believe to be “production-ready” form. If you have news tips, email us at tips@teslarati.com !

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Electrek

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Revolution Wind, Rhode Island and Connecticut’s first utility-scale offshore wind farm, can begin offshore construction in 2024. more… The post Connecticut & Rhode Island’s offshore wind farm just got the construction go-ahead appeared first on Electrek.

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Innovation News Network

MARCH 13, 2024

Learn how securing the right materials and personnel can address challenges within the offshore wind and global energy sectors. The post MGH Offshore: Solutions for the offshore wind and global energy sectors appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Electrek

APRIL 2, 2024

Norway’s WindSpider has designed a lightweight crane system that builds offshore wind turbines virtually on its own once the tower is up.

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Electrek

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

gigawatt (GW) offshore wind farm – the first subsidy-free wind farm in Europe – is now inaugurated. GW offshore wind farm appeared first on Electrek. The Netherlands’ Hollandse Kust Zuid 1.5 more… The post The Netherlands just launched a mega 1.5

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Electrek

MARCH 8, 2024

gigawatt (GW) Kitty Hawk Wind could deliver around $5 billion in economic impact across Virginia – here’s where the project stands. Avangrid’s 3.5

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Electrek

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Chinese wind turbine maker Goldwind has installed its massive 16 megawatt (MW) offshore wind turbine in a “record-breaking” 24 hours. more… The post China’s Goldwind installed a 16 MW offshore wind turbine in just 24 hours appeared first on Electrek.

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Electrek

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Canvus turns retired wind turbine blades into beautiful park benches, planters, and picnic tables for public spaces across the US. more… The post This Ohio startup turns wind turbine blades into extraordinary park benches appeared first on Electrek.

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Electrek

AUGUST 22, 2023

The US Department of the Interior (DOI) today announced its approval of Rhode Island and Connecticut’s Revolution Wind offshore wind farm. more… The post The US approves Revolution Wind, its fourth major offshore wind farm appeared first on Electrek.

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Electrek

JUNE 15, 2023

Denmark’s largest offshore wind farm to date will feature recyclable wind turbine blades made by Siemens Gamesa. more… The post Denmark’s largest offshore wind farm will feature recyclable wind turbine blades appeared first on Electrek.

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Innovation News Network

APRIL 12, 2024

Researchers have directly detected stellar winds from three Sun-like stars by recording the X-ray emissions from their astrospheres. The post Stellar winds of three Sun-like stars detected for the first time appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Innovation News Network

AUGUST 19, 2022

Canada and Germany will sign a deal on August 23 that will see the nations collaborate on a green hydrogen wind farm project led by World Energy GH2. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine plunged Germany’s energy security into turmoil, prompting the country to explore new deals to safeguard its energy mix.

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Electrek

APRIL 18, 2024

Washington State's energy board cut the size of what would have been the state's largest wind farm in half yesterday – here's why.

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Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Tesla Model 3 owners might soon get a new aftermarket wireless charging option. Wind-and-solar towers offer an alternative for keeping the load from charging stations light. And Toyota is including free fast-charging for a year for bZ4X drivers. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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Electrek

DECEMBER 16, 2023

A new study from Lawrence Berkeley National Lab offers fresh insights into the impact of wind farms on the values of nearby homes. more… The post Here’s how wind farms in the US impact nearby home values appeared first on Electrek.

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Electrek

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

GE Vernova is abandoning plans to supersize its offshore wind turbines and will instead focus on rolling out smaller "workhorse" turbines.

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