Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadVolkswagen just invested in EnerKite’s airborne wind turbines. How practical are they? Allen, Rosemary and Joel discuss the possibilities. RWE […]
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadLet’s dive into some of the exciting stories that have been happening in the wind industry this week.
New Foundations, US SOV, Orsted Liquid Air Storage, Boron Fusion, Red Barn Wind Farm Read More »
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadHow much of a threat are the four Federal lawsuits against Vineyard Wind? All of the cases charge that the BOEM’s
Lawsuits, DOE Strategy, Innovation, SG Win, Sweden Slow Down Read More »
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadThe world’s first compressed air energy storage, in China, is now in operation. It’s expected to power up
Onyx Insight & Nearthlab Partner, Compressed Air Storage, EU & US Truce, GE CO2 Capture Read More »
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadWere you at Blades USA last week? This episode was recorded live in Austin!We saw a lot of progress and heard
Blades USA Focuses on Future of Wind Energy Read More »
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadRosemary and Allen are shocked by the EU stopping over 30 offshore wind projects in Denmark. In the
Denmark Offshore Stopped by EU, UK Policy, Arcosa Tower Win, DroneBase now Zeitview Read More »
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadRosemary and Allen dig into the use of black paint on wind turbine blades to prevent bird strikes.
Saving Birds with Paint, Blades in Landfills, BP Slowing Onshore Wind Read More »
A wind turbine blade outside Wichita, Kansas was recently punctured by lightning. The puncture hole does not appear to be significant on the outside
Wind Turbine Blade Punctured by Lightning: Why Does It Happen? Read More »
Lightning doesn’t always strike the highest or most conductive object. There are many photos of lightning strikes near wind turbine farms where the bolts
Lightning Strikes Water: What Happens Next? Read More »
The Mainchi News in Japan has a news article discussing the difficulty that Japanese wind turbine sites are having with lightning. The article quotes
Wind Turbine Lightning Strikes in Japan: How Destructive Are They? Read More »