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The impact of wind turbines on biodiversity and how to minimise it

The impact turbines have on bird and bat populations is undeniable, a frequent soundbite used by those who oppose the…

VAWTS: Speeding up the green transition for wind farms

A team at Oxford Brookes University has shown that wind farms could perform more efficiently by substituting traditional propeller-type designs…

What’s holding onshore turbines back from the same success as offshore

As wind energy has become more cost-competitive, onshore turbines are increasing in size faster than ever before. Elly Earls meets…

How PowerX is developing a global market for Japan’s wind industry

As an island nation used to strong gusts, Japan should be a global leader in wind energy. But with rugged…

A benefit for the wind industry: How digitalisation can save time and money

As wind farms grow in size and number, the need for accurate data on turbine performance has become increasingly pressing…

The potential of recyclable turbine blades for the wind industry

The question of recyclability has loomed over wind turbine blades, as more and more turbines installed over the past few…

French wind industry: The future looks bright

With robust wind energy goals and ample government investment, France is typical of European countries eager to show off their…