A tiny device can scavenge wind energy from the breeze you make when you walk
Most of the wind available on land is too gentle to push commercial wind turbine blades, but now researchers in […]
The USA could generate 20% of its electricity from wind within 10 years
“The United States currently produces about 7% of its electricity from wind energy,” said Sara Pryor, professor in the Department […]
Engineered bacteria could be missing link in energy storage
One of the big issues with sustainable energy systems is how to store electricity that’s generated from wind, solar and […]
Implementing offshore renewable power can cause damages to marine life
Renewable energy now accounts for a third of the world’s power. As this trend continues, more and more countries are […]
Combining wave and wind technology offshore
Marine Power Systems (MPS) has been awarded £4.3 million by the European Regional Development Fund to accelerate the development of […]
A new model to choose wind farm locations
The wind is always blowing somewhere, but deciding where to locate a wind farm is not always easy. Now a […]
Growth of wind energy
Since the 1970s, wind turbines have improved to generate at least 100 times more power than their predecessors. A team […]
Generating renewable energy with kites and drones
A group of researchers has recently developed a new software aimed at the analysis of energy generation systems based on […]
Saudi Arabia is building its first wind farm
Saudi Arabia, the world’s biggest oil exporter, is seeking to develop new industries to wean its economy off oil. Its […]
A new emerging energy marketplace in the United States.
New technology, increased demand for renewable energy, the age of America’s power grids and their vulnerability to cyberattacks are the […]