Wind turbines work properly in cold weather, contrary to social media posts that claim they fail when temperatures drop. An X post from July 2025 received more than 100,000 views while incorrectly ...

A short video from the U.S. Department of Energy illustrates how the 130' long blades of wind turbines generate power. Trying to build a better planet. Read more from this special report. Shaped a ...

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ORONO, Maine -- As waves grew and gusts increased, a wind turbine bobbed gently, its blades spinning with a gentle whoosh. The tempest reached a crescendo with little drama other than splashing water.

22 August 2003 – GE Wind Energy and Airtricity report that construction is under way for the Arklow Bank offshore wind park, Ireland’s first offshore wind power project, and is expected to be ...

In fact, the turbines were able to reach an efficiency of 53%, which is just shy of Betz's Law, a theorem that says no wind turbine would be able to convert more than about 59.3% of wind energy into ...

LANSING — The Great Lakes have abundant wind potential to supply Michigan with cost-efficient energy, but its unique challenges have stalled several promising projects. A new study from the University ...