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Flinders University advances vertical wind turbine design![]() Sydney, Australia (SPX) Jan 13, 2025 A novel vertical-axis wind turbine (VAWT) prototype will soon undergo field trials south of Adelaide, marking a significant collaboration between Flinders University and South Australian start-up VAWT-X Energy. Supported by state and federal funding, this project highlights an innovative approach to renewable energy solutions. The research team has developed a 6KW prototype, which will be installed on the Fleurieu Peninsula in the coming weeks. This cutting-edge design aims to enhance energy effic ... read more |
Secure cryptographic framework enhances collaboration in offshore wind energySydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 27, 2024 The future of floating wind power, a vital frontier for deepwater offshore energy, is gaining momentum with a novel cryptographic framework designed to secure and streamline data sharing among stake ... more
BP to 'significantly reduce' renewables investmentLondon (AFP) Dec 9, 2024 British oil giant BP announced Monday it will "significantly reduce" investment in renewable energy through to 2030, as it combines its offshore wind business with that of Japanese power company Jera. ... more
Baltic Sea wind farms impair Sweden's defence, says militaryStockholm (AFP) Nov 27, 2024 Offshore wind farms in the Baltic Sea hinder the defence of Sweden and its allies, impairing the military's ability to identify threats, it said on Wednesday. ... more
Sweden blocks 13 offshore wind farms over defence concernsStockholm (AFP) Nov 4, 2024 Sweden's government said Monday it had blocked the construction of 13 offshore wind farms in the Baltic Sea, after the country's military said they could impair defence capabilities. ... more |
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DLR tests innovative sensor system in wind turbine rotor bladesBerlin, Germany (SPX) Oct 03, 2024 The German Aerospace Center (DLR) has been operating the WiValdi Wind Energy Research Farm since August 2023, offering a large-scale platform for real-world wind energy research. Located in Krummend ... more |
China drives record growth in renewable energy jobs: reportDubai (AFP) Oct 1, 2024 A record 2.5 million jobs were created in the renewable energy sector in 2023, most of them in China, the International Renewable Energy Agency and International Labour Organization said on Tuesday. ... more
UK campaigners in green energy standoff reject 'nimby' labelFriston, United Kingdom (AFP) Sept 19, 2024 With its medieval church and picturesque village green, the tranquil hamlet of Friston in eastern England should be an unlikely place for a showdown with the UK government and an energy giant. ... more
Wind turbine orders grow 23 percent, led by China: studyParis (AFP) Sept 16, 2024 Dominated by China, orders for wind turbines increased 23 percent worldwide in the first half of the year, with investment reaching $42 billion, an energy research firm said on Monday. ... more
Researchers develop method for chemically recyclable wind turbine bladesLos Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 01, 2024 Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) have identified a viable pathway for creating wind turbine blades from bio-derived materials that can be che ... more |
India's green energy wind drive hits desert herders hardJaisalmer, India (AFP) Aug 26, 2024 Whirring wind turbines in India's Thar desert supply critical green energy for the world's most populous nation, but those living in their shadows say it comes at their expense. ... more ![]() |
MIT engineers' new theory could improve the design and operation of wind farmsBoston MA (SPX) Aug 22, 2024 The blades of propellers and wind turbines are designed based on aerodynamics principles that were first described mathematically more than a century ago. But engineers have long realized that these ... more
Engineers Develop Cost-Effective Seafloor Testing Device for Offshore Wind FarmsSydney, Australia (SPX) Jul 18, 2024 Australian engineers have introduced an innovative device, inspired by a modified speargun, to provide a cost-efficient method for testing seabed soil in the development of offshore wind farms. ... more |
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