You won’t be surprised to read that Iowa is big farm country. If you’ve ever driven through the state, you doubtless noticed the vast expanses of land given over to agriculture. By some estimates, ...

Many of the UK's wind turbines, installed in the 1990s, are nearing the end of their operational life, posing challenges for the domestic wind industry. Up to 90% of a wind turbine can be recycled, ...

By retrofitting aging turbines with modern control systems, power generation companies are extending equipment lifespans, ...

The first modern wind turbines designed for bulk electricity generation came online gradually throughout the 80s and early 90s. By today’s standards these turbines are barely recognizable. They were ...

Discover how fibre optic rotary joints are replacing slip rings to boost wind turbine reliability, reduce maintenance, and ...

The first generation of modern wind turbines made of composites from the 1990s are now reaching the end of their lifetimes, creating a significant challenge for disposal. The glass fiber-reinforced ...

Researchers have introduced an innovative technique to recycle wind turbine blades without toxic chemicals — and it couldn't have come at a better time. According to a university report on a study in ...

The origin of wind is energy from the Sun. Radiation from the sun is absorbed mainly by the land and the sea, which, in turn, heats the surrounding air. The sea water retains the heat from the Sun ...

Last week, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) and the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) jointly finalized a long-awaited overhaul of their offshore wind leasing and ...

Utility-scale renewable energy projects are facing new regulations in parts of Clinton County after officials approved new requirements earlier this year. The county’s Board of Commissioners enacted a ...