Romney Declares War on Wind Energy
Romney’s campaign has confirmed this week that it will put an end to long-standing tax credits for wind farm projects when the debate is set to resurface later this year. If republicans secure the white house the wind energy sector of the United States, which has become the second biggest wind energy market to China with the help of these … Read More
Floating Offshore Wind Turbines
It’s cheaper to have an offshore wind turbine floating on the water surface than it is to build the structural support to the bottom of the ocean. The difference in cost between the two is then exaggerated even more the further you go from the shore, where winds are usually stronger and more efficient for wind turbines anyway. The idea … Read More
Are we underestimating the growth of solar power?
Electricity from solar power is only a small fraction of electricity generated in the United States and across the globe. In 2011 the total installed capacity of solar power was around 55 terawatt-hours, and the United States alone needed more than 100 times that much electricity in 2011. Looking at things from the other side, and we see that there … Read More
Why do some wind turbines not spin?
Ever wonder why some wind turbines in a wind farm are not spinning? Well, there are a handful of potential reasons why a wind turbine is not spinning. 1. There is not enough wind for the wind turbine to start spinning on its own, and any available start-up mechanism for low wind speeds is not being used. 2. The wind … Read More
Solar eclipse is not brighter than regular sun
Looking at a solar eclipse is just as dangerous for your eyes as looking at the sun not during an eclipse. The sun emits intense light that is dangerous to our eyes even when we are not looking directly at it. However, the crucial thing to realize is that a solar eclipse is a remarkable experience to see, and tempts … Read More
Falmouth wind turbine to be shut down over noise levels
Falmouth Massachusetts, a town that proudly supports renewable energy, has moved to shut down the operations of a 1.65MW wind turbine that was saving the city an average of $375,000 a year. The wind turbine is located at the town’s wastewater treatment plant. It stands with a 262 foot long hub, with blades that extend another 400 feet from … Read More
Eole Water Turbine
The Eole Water Turbine is a self-sustaining wind turbine with a 30kW generator that is also built with a water purification system. The wind turbine generates electricity the same way as any other wind turbine. The blades rotate from the force of mechanical energy from the wind, which spins a turbine generator to create electricity. In the Eole water turbine, … Read More