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Study Reveals Wind Energy Delivers Three Quarters of Projected Electrical Energy

A new record has been achieved in Germany with regards to energy transformation. In 2018, nearly 40% of the produced energy was from renewable sources, 17% of which was derived from wind energy.

8 Feb 2019

Study Shows Perceptions of Residents Play a Significant Role in the Outcomes of Wind Turbines

According to a study conducted by the University of Michigan, perceptions of local residents play an important role in how they feel about wind energy.

8 Feb 2019

Sulzer Schmid’s New Technology Platform Slashes Cost of Drone-Based Rotor Blade Inspections

Sulzer & Schmid Laboratories AG, a Swiss company pioneering next-generation technology for the inspection of wind turbine rotor blades, announced today that it has launched a new highly competitive inspection platform.

From Sulzer & Schmid Laboratories AG 7 Feb 2019

EDP Renewables Signs a Build & Transfer Agreement for a 102 MW Wind Farm Project in the U.S.

EDP Renewables, a global leader in the renewable energy sector and one of the world’s largest wind energy producers, through its fully owned subsidiary EDP Renewables North America LLC, has signed a Build & Transfer Agreement with Northern Indiana Public Service Company LLC.

5 Feb 2019

Hitachi Strengthens Wind Power Generation System Business

Hitachi, Ltd. will strengthen its wind power generator maintenance services and expand its core product of wind power generation solution business, as part of efforts to strengthen its renewable energy business, including community-based and collaborative creation-oriented energy projects that combine solar power, storage batteries, EMS(1) and other elements.

From Hitachi, Ltd. 25 Jan 2019

New Breakthrough Technology Could Advance Wind Turbines and Electric and Hybrid Vehicles

Argonne National Laboratory of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has invented a novel technology that could help fuel the country’s shift from gas-powered vehicles to hybrid and electric power more quickly, at lower cost, and in a more environmentally friendly manner.

21 Jan 2019