The first modern wind turbines designed for bulk electricity generation came online gradually throughout the 80s and early 90s. By today’s standards these turbines are barely recognizable.

Wind has long been used to generate power. This accelerated in the 1970’s when oil prices jumped. Many different designs of modern wind turbine, with both horizontal and vertical axis have been ...

Designer Joe Doucet presents an innovation that aims to create a modern system for capturing renewable free energy. The wind power wall provides a modern and effective system generating 10 kilowatts ...

How Solar Panels Work Solar panels are marvels of modern technology, harnessing the vast power of the sun. These devices utilize photovoltaic (PV) cells to turn sunlight directly into electricity. At ...

This approach was recently tested on wind power ... Wind Turbines Impair the Access of Bats to Water Bodies in Agricultural Landscapes Jan. 13, 2025 — Bats depend on open bodies of water such as ...

Researchers in China have developed a process that turns retired wind turbine blades into a valuable road-building resource.

America’s tallest wind turbine stands over 650 feet tall in Texas, but something strange is happening—its efficiency is ...