Birds steer clear – Study in Norway finds zero collisions at floating wind farm
A two-year monitoring study at Norway’s Marine Energy Test Center has revealed that no bird collisions occurred with its TetraSpar floating offshore wind turbine. This milestone study sheds new light on the compatibility of floating wind turbines and bird populations, a concern for both renewable energy advocates and environmental groups.
Wind farm footprint – Blowing away old myths
Turbine infrastructure’s impact on agriculture and wildlife is an often-debated topic in many walks of life, and addressing it is crucial for the sustainable expansion of wind energy. However, one major concern could soon be put to rest thanks to new research coming out of Canada.
Wood you believe it? – Wooden turbine blades
Imagine a modern wind turbine with blades made of wood, spinning gracefully against the serene backdrop of rolling hills and open skies. This vision is now a reality thanks to Voodin Blade Technology, a company that has just installed its first prototype of 19.3-meter wooden wind turbine blades.
Steady promise – Research confirms wind’s reliability
In a recent study released by Eoltech, a leader in renewable energy consultancy, it has been affirmed that wind resources globally exhibit high levels of stability and predictability. This insight comes from Eoltech’s detailed analysis over a 15-year period, focused on the global and European onshore wind power portfolios.
El Cóndor Pasa – From bird wings to wind turbines?
Imagine soaring high above the Andes, riding the thermals without a flap of your wings for hundreds of miles — this is the daily journey of the Andean condor, the world’s largest flying bird. With wings stretching up to almost four meters, this impressive glider has inspired a significant technological breakthrough in wind energy.
The next wave of floating wind – Counter-rotating turbines
Amidst the surge of innovation in renewable energy, a Norwegian startup, World Wide Wind (WWW), is making waves with a groundbreaking floating wind turbine design. With the recent approval to test its prototype off the southwest coast of Norway, this Oslo-based pioneer could be steering the world towards a future where the energy of our oceans is harnessed with unparalleled efficiency.
Wind on water – Spain’s DemoSATH
Spain successfully launched DemoSATH in 2023, its first floating offshore wind turbine. Connected to the electrical grid, it is the fifth floating technology in Europe with a turbine over 1 MW to operate on the open sea. It is also the continent's third concrete-based technology to reach this stage.
From deep blue to green – Advancements fueling offshore wind power
Once regarded as an ambitious and cost-intensive venture, offshore wind farms have undergone transformative changes in recent years. They now offer not only a sustainable solution but also an economically viable one. This article explores the innovations that are pushing the boundaries of wind energy capture.
Power flows from Dogger Bank – The world’s largest offshore wind farm
In an impressive display of the capabilities of green technology, the Dogger Bank Wind Farm, which is currently the largest offshore wind farm under construction in the world, has started supplying electricity to British homes and businesses.
