Universities Develop Ways for Wind Turbines to Generate More Energy

Credit to Author: Guest Contributor| Date: Wed, 22 Mar 2023 18:55:27 +0000

A major collaboration between universities and energy companies has made vital improvements to offshore wind turbines, which could help them generate more renewable energy and reduce the UK’s reliance on fossil fuels. Major collaboration between universities and industry has made vital improvements to offshore wind production Partnership between Universities of Sheffield, Durham, Hull and energy […]

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Energy Security Amid Heightened Global Tensions

Credit to Author: David Waterworth| Date: Mon, 27 Feb 2023 20:31:35 +0000

One Earth climate model renewable energy planWith a war continuing in Europe and an enemy that targets energy infrastructure, it is right to ask questions about energy security. However, it appears odd that reporters would highlight offshore wind farms as a vulnerability. At the recent launch of consultation about the 8 GW offshore wind farms planned for the Newcastle (NSW, Australia) […]

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Interior Department Proposes First-Ever Offshore Wind Sale in Gulf of Mexico

Credit to Author: Guest Contributor| Date: Thu, 23 Feb 2023 18:07:14 +0000

Proposed lease stipulations would prioritize workforce training, domestic supply chain development, fishery protection, and community engagement In another step by the Biden-Harris administration to grow America’s clean energy economy, the Department of the Interior today is proposing the first-ever offshore wind lease sale in the Gulf of Mexico. The announcement is part of the Administration’s […]

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Federal & State Initiatives Aim To Spur Offshore Wind Development

Credit to Author: Jennifer Sensiba| Date: Sat, 28 Jan 2023 19:05:40 +0000

There are some serious advantages to offshore wind. Offshore winds are much more powerful than those on land, and they reach their peak during the afternoon when people use a significant amount of electricity. This makes offshore turbines especially attractive to coastal power companies because these turbines can be placed close to the load centers, […]

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In Bluegrass State, Nucor’s Green Steel Trumps Anti-Wokedness

Credit to Author: Tina Casey| Date: Mon, 23 Jan 2023 13:35:42 +0000

green steel nucor kentuckyWoke or not, Kentucky is behind a new green steel factory that supports President Joe Biden’s goal for offshore wind development in the US.

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Italy Orders Up Weird Floating Offshore Wind Energy Harvesters

Credit to Author: Tina Casey| Date: Fri, 20 Jan 2023 16:35:44 +0000

floating offshore wind two turbines hexiconItaly nails down “chasing pack” status with new two-headed floating offshore wind projects totaling 7,100 megawatts.

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Offshore Wind: What To Watch For In 2023

Credit to Author: Guest Contributor| Date: Sun, 15 Jan 2023 18:15:26 +0000

This year is setting up to be an important one for offshore wind in the United States. Here are five key developments to keep an eye on in 2023. More Turbines In The Water I’ll definitely be watching for more foundations, towers, and turbines in US waters. There’s a strong possibility that this year we’ll […]

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