Antarctic Outpost To Use Wind, Solar Energy To Survive

Estudio41's Antarctic station design will rely on solar and wind power to withstand the harsh weather conditions. Image via Estudio41.

Brazil's planned Antarctic research station will use solar panels for the sunny summers and wind turbines in the long winters to supply renewable energy year-round. Read more →

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Big Gust Of New Wind Power Coming Iowa’s Way

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MidAmerican Energy wants to put up 656 new turbines in Iowa by the end of 2015, adding 1,050 megawatts of capacity in the wind-crazy state. Read more →

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Wind Power Video: Look, Ma, No Blades!

Model of Ewicon device at TU Delft (image via Mecanoo architecten)

A fresh video shows how using the wind to move electrically charged particles could be an energy producer, with no bird-battering blades. Read more →

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German Experience Can Help US Chart Renewable Energy Path

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Germany is different, of course, but it still offers valuable lessons for the U.S. in weighing strategies and options for pursuing renewable energy. Read more →

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Wind Energy Trumps Donald’s Scotland Vistas

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Scotland green-lights the EU-backed offshore wind power test array off the Aberdeen coast, despite The Donald's objections. Read more →

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Wind Providing 30% Of World Leader Denmark’s Electricity

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Denmark, already the world’s big dog in wind power, saw production from wind increase from 28 percent of total electricity consumption in 2011 to 30 percent in 2012. Read more →

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Wind Power: What Does The Obama Re-election Mean For It?

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Greentech Media takes a look at what it might, or might not, mean for the future of the domestic wind energy with President Obama being re-elected. Read more →

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Bird Group Wants More Wind Farm Safeguards

The American Bird Conservancy wants the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service to make wind power development guidelines mandatory in order to prevent bird deaths. Read more →

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Vertical-Axis Turbine Sails Into Wind Market

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The Kentucky company Wind Energy is ready to brings its vertical-axis WindSail turbine to market, aiming to help power commercial buildings. Read more →

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Bird Backers Rip Feds On Wind Power Rules

The latest U.S. wind-power guidelines don't do enough to prosecute companies responsible for the deaths of protected bird species, say bird advocate groups. Read more →

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