You probably knew that wind turbines can be absolutely massive. But did you know the 'nacelle,' which sits at the top of the turbine and houses components like the generator and gearbox ...

Wind turbines are necessary for ensuring society’s sustainable future, but they still have a recycling problem. Decommissioned installations are destined for landfills in many cases, while the ...

The first comprehensive model of rotor aerodynamics could improve the way turbine blades and wind farms are ... Aug. 13, 2024 — Martian landers have been able capture measurements of wind speeds ...

More than 40 students from the BYU Wind Energy Club and an engineering capstone team will be submitting their work to the ...

Vineyard owners alter some planting and harvest schedules, fishermen shift work to make up for a lack of scallops and ...

For now, small wind remains a niche sector. But innovations could make it more economically viable.

Wind turbine technicians, also known as wind techs, are the professionals in charge of inspecting and maintaining wind turbines. That means that most of their days are spent way up high in a ...

China’s leading wind turbine makers have pledged to end a “vicious” domestic price war that has seen machines sold at below cost price, while also agreeing not to attack or spread lies about their ...

Come Jan. 20, 2025, the Donald Trump administration will re-enter the White House — a president-elect who personally dislikes offshore wind. While it’s too early to know what could change in two ...

LIN SHANCHUAN/XINHUA The recent unveiling of a 26-megawatt offshore wind turbine in Fujian province marks a significant milestone for China's wind energy industry and reflects the country's ...

How Much Does a Wind Turbine Technician Make? Wind Turbine Technicians made a median salary of $57,320 in 2022. The best-paid 25% made $63,900 that year, while the lowest-paid 25% made $48,630.

There are even bladeless wind turbines. As of 2021, more than 67,000 wind turbines operate in the United States, in 44 states, Guam, and Puerto Rico. Wind energy mechanisms generated about 8.4% of ...