• Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • April 9th, 2014
Wind Helped the US Cut Carbon Emissions by 96 Million Metric Tons in 2013

Wind Helped the US Cut Carbon Emissions by 96 Million Metric Tons in 2013

This drop in emissions is the equivalent of taking 16.9 million cars off the road

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • April 8th, 2014
World's Largest Offshore Wind Farm Delivers Record Output

World's Largest Offshore Wind Farm Delivers Record Output

The London Array officially opened in July 2013, has a capacity of 630MW

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • April 7th, 2014
Potato Supplier in the UK to Install 1.5MW Wind Turbine

Potato Supplier in the UK to Install 1.5MW Wind Turbine

The turbine will power the largest fresh potato packaging plant in the UK

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • April 1st, 2014
Wind Power Hits Record Output in Texas, US

Wind Power Hits Record Output in Texas, US

On March 26, wind power in this state surpassed 10,000 megawatts of generation

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • March 31st, 2014
Green Investment Bank Approves €557M ($766M) Fund for Offshore Wind

Green Investment Bank Approves €557M ($766M) Fund for Offshore Wind

The government-backed bank will take equity stakes in two offshore wind projects in the UK

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • March 26th, 2014
Airborne Wind Turbine Will Soon Fly over Fairbanks, Alaska

Airborne Wind Turbine Will Soon Fly over Fairbanks, Alaska

The turbine will harvest wind power, produce green energy for over a dozen families

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • March 14th, 2014
UK's Offshore Wind Industry Could Support 150,000 Jobs By 2020

UK's Offshore Wind Industry Could Support 150,000 Jobs By 2020

By said date, it could also inject £6.7bn (€8.01bn / $11.15bn) annually into the economy

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • March 13th, 2014
Wind Power Helped Europe Save €2.4Bn ($3.32Bn) Worth of Water in 2012

Wind Power Helped Europe Save €2.4Bn ($3.32Bn) Worth of Water in 2012

In 2012 alone, wind power helped Europe cut water consumption by 1.2 billion cubic meters

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • March 13th, 2014
China's Wind Power Generation Exceeded Nuclear Output by 22% in 2013

China's Wind Power Generation Exceeded Nuclear Output by 22% in 2013

The country's wind-generated electricity amounted to 135 terawatt-hours in said year

Company Wants to Build 11-Turbine Wind Farm in North Cornwall, UK

Company Wants to Build 11-Turbine Wind Farm in North Cornwall, UK

The wind farm is expected to have an energy generating capacity of 25.3 megawatts

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • March 7th, 2014
Wind Power Accounts for 30% of US' New Capacity Over the Past 5 Years

Wind Power Accounts for 30% of US' New Capacity Over the Past 5 Years

In 2013, wind power was the fifth-largest electricity source in the US

Wind Power in the UK Sets New Generation Record

Wind Power in the UK Sets New Generation Record

Recent figures say wind power met 11% of the total electricity demand this February

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • February 27th, 2014
The UK's Wind Power Output Grew by 38% in 2013

The UK's Wind Power Output Grew by 38% in 2013

This increase was documented in comparison to wind power generation in 2012

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 29th, 2014
Record Number of Offshore Wind Turbines Went Online in Europe in 2013

Record Number of Offshore Wind Turbines Went Online in Europe in 2013

A total of 418 turbines were connected to the grid in this part of the world last year

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 24th, 2014
The State of Texas in the US Very Likely to Soon Reach Wind Energy Milestone

The State of Texas in the US Very Likely to Soon Reach Wind Energy Milestone

In 2013, 9.9% of the electricity that this state produced came from harvesting wind power

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 20th, 2014
108MW Wind Farm to Be Built on Loch Ness' Banks

108MW Wind Farm to Be Built on Loch Ness' Banks

Costs for the project will amount to £166 million (€201 million /$272 million)

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 11th, 2014
Wind Power Helped Texas Stay Afloat During the Record Freeze

Wind Power Helped Texas Stay Afloat During the Record Freeze

Thanks to the energy provided by its wind farms, the state managed to avoid power outages

 
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