If we can't produce our own #windpower plants, that's because our #western governments haven't done enough to support this industry. #renewables #uk #globalWarming

(archive: 2023) Bisphenol A Pollution from Wind Turbines #GBR: What is Bisphenol A? Bisphenol A (BPA) is a chemical produced in large quantities for use primarily in the production of polycarbonate plastics and epoxy resins. “Bisphenol A is the most toxic substance we know’ —Swedish Environmental Protection Agency New EU Hazard Classes 2023 • Endocrine disruption for human health • Very persistent, very bioaccumulative • Endocrine disruption for… https://www.wind-watch.org/documents/bisphenol-a-pollution-from-wind-turbines/ #windpower #windenergy

(video archive) Éolienne en feu à Allonnes (Eure-et-Loir): [A wind turbine south of Röbel caught fire on Friday evening. At this height, the fire brigade has no chance: Now it can only burn.] In dieser Höhe hat die Feuerwehr keine Chance: Ein Windrad südlich von Röbel ist am Freitagabend in Flammen geraten. Jetzt kann es nur noch abbrennen. In einem Windpark zwischen den ... https://wind-watch.org/news/?p=86277 #windpower #windenergy

(archive: 2017) Infraschall – der Bumerang der Energiewende / Infrasound – the boomerang of the energy transition #DEU: “Ich fühle, was Du nicht hören kannst.” So beschreiben Anwohner gerade von Windkraftanlagen oft ihre Beschwerden, ausgelöst durch niederfrequente Geräusche (Infraschall). Aber was ist die Ursache von Infraschall, welche Auswirkungen hat er auf Menschen, welche Normen regeln die erlaubten Schallemissionen und was ist der Stand der… https://www.wind-watch.org/documents/infraschall-der-bumerang-der-energiewende-infrasound-the-boomerang-of-the-energy-transition/ #windpower #windenergy

(video archive) Low-Frequency Noise and Health: A Wind Turbine Case (2007–2013): We heard just how specious the analogy is comparing windmills to oil wells -- they are "apples and oranges". This is not "farming" -- it is "industrialization" So lets look at some possible consequences. Community liability for a wind farm should be the greatest concern for local governments that allow wind turbines to be placed ... https://wind-watch.org/doc/?p=3802 #windpower #windenergy

Photos: Lotus Creek Wind Farm site, Connors Ranges, coastal range of Central Queensland #AUS: Here are some very recent photos of what is happening at the Lotus Creek Wind Farm site, Connors Ranges, coastal range of Central Queensland. This project has just commenced and will consist of 46 wind towers. The images here show clearing for the first 4 wind towers. The energy provided by this development will generate 0.47% of Queensland electricity… https://www.wind-watch.org/news/2025/05/10/photos-lotus-creek-wind-farm-site-connors-ranges-coastal-range-of-central-queensland/ #windpower #windenergy

Don't fall for wind power FUD! Our latest blog debunks myths with hard facts and global success stories. Wind power is set to generate more electricity than nuclear for the first time in 2025! Get the truth and arm yourself with knowledge! #RenewableEnergy #WindPower #FactCheck #Renewables

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This is my second attempt at building a Sharp cycloturbine.
I know there are several errors and many defective parts, but it looks really promising!

Straight blades are usually more efficient than V-blades, but I wanted to experiment with aerodynamic V-blades, since I have never seen anyone do them.

Wind speed: ~5 m/s

Blade chord = 75 mm.
Single blade weight = ~100 g.

https://www.europesays.com/uk/86167/ Germany Sees Slump in Wind and Solar Generation #climate #coal #Ember #EnergyMix #EU #Europe #FossilFuels #gas #Germany #RenewableEnergy #SolarPower #WindPower

Renewable power share in Germany
7th of May 2025: 62%
Last 90 days average: 55%

Greece and Egypt reaffirm plans for a 1,000-kilometre undersea power cable.

Greece and Egypt have reaffirmed their commitment to a proposed undersea electricity connection designed to transport renewable energy from North Africa to Europe.

The project, estimated to cost around €4 billion, is expected to become operational within five years under an ambitious timeline set by both governments.

https://mediafaro.org/article/20250507-greece-and-egypt-reaffirm-plans-for-a-1000-kilometre-undersea-power-cable?mf_channel=mastodon&action=forward

US renewable energy has tripled in a decade – but Trump cancels almost $8bn in projects https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/may/07/clean-energy-report-environment-trump #Trumpadministration #Geothermalenergy #Renewableenergy #DonaldTrump #Environment #Solarpower #USpolitics #Windpower #Energy #USnews

More than 40% of electricity used in #Australia’s main power grid at start of year was renewable #RenewableEnergy https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/may/07/more-than-40-of-electricity-used-in-australias-main-power-grid-at-start-of-year-was-renewable

Major UK wind power project Hornsea 4 is shelved.

Developers have pulled the plug on one of the UK’s biggest offshore wind projects.

Danish renewables firm Ørsted said its decision to “discontinue” the 2.4 GW Hornsea 4 wind farm “in its current form” was a result of rising supply chain costs and higher interest rates.

A government spokesperson said the government would “work with Ørsted to get Hornsea 4 back on track”.

https://mediafaro.org/article/20250507-major-uk-wind-power-project-hornsea-4-is-shelved?mf_channel=mastodon&action=forward

Wind, followed by solar, is taking up more and more of energy production, and doing it reliably.

"[The study] found that last year, from late winter to early summer, renewables fulfilled 100 percent of the state’s electricity demand for up to 10 hours on 98 of 116 days, a record for California."

#SolarPower #WindPower #RenewableEnergy

https://grist.org/energy/california-just-debunked-a-big-myth-about-renewable-energy/

#Trump 's pause on #WindPower harming #NY ’s climate and economy, AG James says in lawsuit https://gothamist.com/news/trumps-pause-on-wind-power-harming-nys-climate-and-economy-ag-james-says-in-lawsuit

What Caused the European Power Outage? https://www.byteseu.com/984068/ #Energy #Europe #PowerGrid #RenewableEnergy #Science #SolarEnergy #Spain #WindPower

Colombia’s wind farms bring promise and pain for indigenous group #COL: When José Luis Iguarán steps outside his home in La Guajira, northern Colombia, he is met with a line of 10 towering wind turbines stretching across the cactus-strewn terrain toward the Caribbean Sea. The Wayuu indigenous group, which Mr Iguarán belongs to, has lived on the arid peninsula region for centuries, herding goats, tending to crops, mining salt, and fishing. With some… https://www.wind-watch.org/news/2025/05/05/colombias-wind-farms-bring-promise-and-pain-for-indigenous-group/ #windpower #windenergy

Biggest #WindFarm in #NSW officially opens as local network owner calls for more wind projects https://reneweconomy.com.au/biggest-wind-farm-in-nsw-officially-opens-as-local-network-owner-calls-for-more-wind-projects/