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New Study Investigates Possibility of Replacing Nuclear Power with Wind Power

The Swedish power supply is largely free of carbon emissions. Indeed, it is mainly based on a combination of hydroelectric and nuclear power combined with power exchange with neighbouring Scandinavian countries.

14 Jun 2016

Electrocatalysis Could Play Significant Role Towards More Sustainable Energy

Electrocatalysis may play a significant role in the evolution of more sustainable energy in the future. Chemist Isis Ledezma Yanez, who will be defending her doctoral thesis on the 9th of June, provides a clear picture on the hydrogen evolution process.

9 Jun 2016

Fraunhofer, German Weather Service Develop Better Models for Forecasting Renewable Energy Generation

It is a well-known fact that the wind does not blow and the sun does not shine with a steady intensity. This poses a major issue when it comes to the power grid wherein the power supply and power demand must go hand in hand.

2 Jun 2016

Hybrid Device Harnessing Solar and Wind Energy Could Power Internet of Things

“Smarter” cities can be made from the “Internet of Things” (IoT) by linking a widespread network of small communications devices to make life easier and more efficient. However, every one of these machines would need a large amount of energy.

27 May 2016

New Study Shows Possibility of Further Improving Vertical Axis Savonius Wind Turbine

Finnish invention, a vertical axis Savonius wind turbine can be further improved shows a new study from the University of Vaasa.

23 May 2016

RNRG Announces Installation of TurbinePhD Condition Monitoring Systems at Grant County Wind Farm

RNRG has announced today that the site-wide installation of its “TurbinePhD” condition monitoring systems has been completed at the 21 MW Grant County Wind Farm in Minnesota, USA.

15 Apr 2016

Researchers Working on New Mooring System to Develop Offshore Floating Wind Farms

A team of researchers that includes two engineers from the University of Massachusetts Amherst is developing a new mooring system for floating offshore wind turbines that uses an integrated network of anchors and lines to hold dozens or even hundreds of turbines in place in the ocean in industrial-scale, offshore wind farms.

11 Mar 2016

Researchers Analyze Renewable Energy Predictions

In comparison to standard energy sources like oil or coal, the demand and supply of renewable energy is difficult to predict, as they are strongly influenced by the natural fluctuations in the power source. This creates problems in determining the amount of renewable energy that would be readily available for different consumer requirements.

4 Mar 2016

Sustainable Sensor Solutions for Inspecting Offshore Wind Turbines

Offshore wind turbines are constantly exposed to harsh environments and suffer the consequences. Especially their foundations, which are moored in the ocean floor. From time to time divers have to descend to examine these structures for flaws. In the future these kinds of underwater checks will become easier and faster, with the aid of newly developed sensor ring. At Hannover Messe, held between April 25 and 29 this year, researchers will be displaying a system to achieve this.

3 Mar 2016