• Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 12th, 2015
In 2014, Denmark Got 39.1% of Its Electricity from Wind

In 2014, Denmark Got 39.1% of Its Electricity from Wind

The rather impressive figure represents a new record for Denmark, says the country's Climate and Energy Ministry

These Odd-Looking Trees Are Actually Wind Turbines

These Odd-Looking Trees Are Actually Wind Turbines

Greenheads hope that some day in the not too distant future such installations will be up and running across the globe

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 5th, 2015
Report: Over 25% of All UK Homes Were Powered by Wind in 2014

Report: Over 25% of All UK Homes Were Powered by Wind in 2014

Last year, wind turbines up and running all throughout the UK coughed up 28.1 terawatt-hours worth of energy

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • December 8th, 2014
This November, Scotland's Wind Farms Provided More Energy than Needed

This November, Scotland's Wind Farms Provided More Energy than Needed

Report says that, last month, wind farms in Scotland produced more energy than the country's overall domestic needs

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • November 17th, 2014
The Global Consumption of Fossil Fuel Energy Will Up by 37% by 2040

The Global Consumption of Fossil Fuel Energy Will Up by 37% by 2040

A growing demand for energy in Asia, Africa, the Middle East and Latin America will be to blame for this increase

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • November 12th, 2014
Ford Wants to Fit 4 of Its Dealerships with Solar Panels and Wind Turbines

Ford Wants to Fit 4 of Its Dealerships with Solar Panels and Wind Turbines

The company says the costs associated with implementing this green-oriented project will amount to $750,000 (€603,200)

This October, Wind Power Accounted for 12% of the UK's Energy Use

This October, Wind Power Accounted for 12% of the UK's Energy Use

What's more, recently released figures say that, on October 20, wind power supplied 24% of the energy used in the UK

Scotland Is Looking to Build 4 Mammoth Offshore Wind Farms

Scotland Is Looking to Build 4 Mammoth Offshore Wind Farms

Together, these massive offshore wind farms would have an energy generating capacity of as much as 2.2GW

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • October 2nd, 2014
India Moves to Build Its First Offshore Wind Farm

India Moves to Build Its First Offshore Wind Farm

Should things go as planned, the country will soon have an offshore wind farm operating along its Gujarat coast

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • August 12th, 2014
UK's Wind Power Sector Goes into Overdrive, Sets New Generation Record

UK's Wind Power Sector Goes into Overdrive, Sets New Generation Record

This past Sunday, the UK's wind power sector coughed out about 5.0GW worth of energy

Renault Sends 30 All-Electric Kangoo Z.E.s to Uruguay

Renault Sends 30 All-Electric Kangoo Z.E.s to Uruguay

The cars will be used by UTE, the country's electricity generator and distributor

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • May 29th, 2014
UK Announces 55% Increase in Wind and Hydropower Output

UK Announces 55% Increase in Wind and Hydropower Output

The increase was documented during this year's first three months

In 2013, Wind Helped the US' Power Sector Cut Carbon Emissions by 5%

In 2013, Wind Helped the US' Power Sector Cut Carbon Emissions by 5%

This drop in emissions was the equivalent of taking 20 million cars off roads

Just 12 States Produced 80% of US' Wind Power in 2013

Just 12 States Produced 80% of US' Wind Power in 2013

Texas was the state that produced the most wind power, EIA says

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • April 15th, 2014
China Added Over 16 GW of Wind Energy Capacity in 2013

China Added Over 16 GW of Wind Energy Capacity in 2013

The country's wind power capacity is now one of roughly 92 GW, report says

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • April 14th, 2014
British People Would Rather Live Next to a Wind Farm than a Fracking Site

British People Would Rather Live Next to a Wind Farm than a Fracking Site

Poll finds the majority of people in Britain are not fans of hydraulic fracturing

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • April 11th, 2014
IKEA Buys 98MW Wind Farm in Illinois, US

IKEA Buys 98MW Wind Farm in Illinois, US

The farm is currently under construction, will be completed in 2015

 
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