The towering structures are often taller than the Statue of Liberty and can adjust to changes in the wind to maximize energy generation. Wind turbines are a modern marvel, harnessing the power of the ...

Recent disruptions to oil supply in the Middle East have sent energy prices soaring, reminding countries how vulnerable they ...

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A COURT HEARING NEXT WEEK. NEW THIS MORNING, CONSTRUCTION CREWS ARE BACK AT WORK ON VINEYARD WIND TURBINES OFF THE COAST OF NANTUCKET. THIS COMES MONTHS AFTER A BLADE THAT BROKE OFF SENDING DEBRIS AND ...

How my portable wind turbine compares to solar panels - 2 years of testing later ...

ORONO, Maine -- As waves grew and gusts increased, a wind turbine bobbed gently, its blades spinning with a gentle whoosh. The tempest reached a crescendo with little drama other than splashing water.

Texas leads the nation in wind energy, producing more than a fifth of the country’s wind-sourced electricity. Studies show ...

A huge crane is in position, steel girders are being assembled and a lattice mast is gradually rising into the sky. If all ...

Wind turbines usually jut up from the ground like giant pinwheels. Now a company in China is exploring a new form factor: flying wind turbines. These zeppelin-like aircraft float high in the sky, ...

A short video from the U.S. Department of Energy illustrates how the 130' long blades of wind turbines generate power. Trying to build a better planet. Read more from this special report. Shaped a ...