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In a world first, China installs an 18 MW offshore wind turbine

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Photo: DongFang Electric Corporation China has installed an 18-megawatt (MW) offshore wind turbine – the world’s largest by power rating – in Guangdong province. State-owned power generator manufacturer Dongfang Electric Corporation completed the installation of the massive wind turbine at a coastal test base in Shantou on June 5.

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This startup is about to install bladeless rooftop wind turbines on box buildings

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Aeromine Technologies just closed a $9 million funding round, and it’s ready to scale up production of its bladeless rooftop wind turbines. Aeromine, launched in 2022, makes compact 50 kW or larger “wind harvesting platforms” that it mounts on the edge of a building’s roof. Specs are here.) Get started here. –ad*

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Gigastack renewable hydrogen from offshore wind project advances to next phase; 100MW electrolyzer system

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The Gigastack project, led by ITM Power, Ørsted, Phillips 66 Limited and Element Energy, will show how renewable hydrogen derived from offshore wind can support the UK’s 2050 net-zero greenhouse gas emission target. from an offshore wind farm—the process of producing hydrogen from water (electrolysis) can be decarbonized.

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Leading UK scientists set out resource challenge of meeting EV targets by 2050

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Using its scientific expertise and collection of geological specimens, the Museum is collaborating with leading researchers to identify resource and environmental implications of the transition to green energy technologies including electric cars. This program falls under NERC’s sustainable use of natural resources (SUNR) strategic theme.

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BMW i Ventures co-leads investment in radial-flux dual-rotor motor technology: DeepDrive

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DeepDrive has developed a cost- and resource-efficient dual-rotor motor, extending the range of electric vehicles. The company is also backed by automotive industry veteran Dr. The key enabler for the dual-rotor concept is a new distributed winding concept with a slot-filling factor above 80%.

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ZF presents new e-drives for passenger cars and commercial vehicles

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These include the compact design of the drives, power electronics, and a resource-saving use of materials, which also makes the production of the drives more sustainable. With their modular concept, the new ZF e-drives support automotive manufacturers in customizing the further electrification of their entire model range.

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DOE to issue funding opportunity for larger wind turbine blades

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The objectives of this FOA are to: Enable access to previously untapped regional wind resources by supporting development of innovative rotors, a key sub-system of cost-effective taller, larger turbine systems. Increase energy capture by increasing rotor swept area while reducing lifetime Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE).

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