Challenges amid progress – Markbygden 1101 wind farm in a restructuring phase
Sweden’s Markbygden 1101 wind farm, poised to become one of the largest land-based wind farms in the world in terms of both physical size and energy output, faces challenges but continues to stand as a testament to the potential of wind energy.
Baltic Eagle soars – How one offshore wind farm is powering the future
As the world shifts to more sustainable energy sources, offshore wind farms are emerging as a potential solution to our power needs. One such example is the Baltic Eagle offshore wind farm, scheduled to become fully operational by the end of 2024. With an annual power generation capacity of 1.9 TWh, it will provide renewable energy to as many as 475,000 households! So, how is this promising project progressing so far?
Provence Grand Large – France’s first floating wind farm
The transition towards renewable energy is seeing remarkable advancements, and floating wind farms are among the most exciting. Situated in the azure waters of the French Mediterranean, the Provence Grand Large project is spearheading this evolution in Europe.
Harnessing the Alpine breeze – Austria’s wind energy potential
In the magnificent landscapes of Austria, its nation aims to generate all its electricity from renewable sources by 2030. Wind energy plays a pivotal role in achieving this ambitious goal. How far have they come so far?
New shades of green – How wind energy is redefining Ireland
The Emerald Isle has long been recognized for its lush green landscapes and picturesque scenery, but the nickname is starting to acquire a new layer of meaning. Nowadays, when we say Ireland is green, we don’t just mean its countryside. We are talking about its forward-thinking, renewable energy initiatives.
Gone with the wind – The phaseout of SF6
In April, the European Council made its first overture to phase out SF6 and other F-gas-based technology in current wind farm installations. The greenhouse gas accounts for a staggering portion of our current climate emergency, outshining even carbon dioxide. Though SF6’s hitherto entrenched role in big wind may present challenges in navigating the rollback, the change will ultimately be worth it for a more sustainable future.
Sunrise Wind transmission line – Powering New York with clean energy
The Sunrise Wind Farm, located off the coast of Long Island, is set to be one of the first major offshore wind projects for the state of New York. With a 25-mile transmission line connecting the proposed 924MW wind farm to an existing substation in Brookhaven, this ambitious public-private partnership is poised to transform the country’s renewable energy landscape.
Offshore wind paying its own way – Are renewables becoming the cheaper option?
A UK-based team of researchers has a bold prediction. In three to four years at the latest, wind energy will be cheaper than fossil energy in Germany, Belgium, the UK, the Netherlands, and Denmark.
How wind powers jobs growth – Yet more value in renewable energies
Over 11 million people worldwide are employed in the renewable energy sector, 1.2 million of them in wind energy – and those numbers are rising. The sector therefore continues to show its worth and grows in importance.
