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Ecotech

Could stripy wind turbines help to save birds from their blades?

We need to see like birds in order to protect them, say the ornithologists suggesting a ‘simple’ redesign.

Earth News

Wind turbines aren't to blame for whale deaths in the US, say experts

Why do some conservationists, and Donald Trump, think that wind turbines are killing marine mammals?

Earth News

England built 2 onshore wind turbines in 2022. We asked experts why

A former UK Prime Minister's decision has stalled the installation of onshore wind turbines in England.

Economy

'Fears of relocation are real': Danish industry warns of US subsidies

The Inflation Reduction Act offers generous tax breaks and rebates for green technology, but only if it is manufactured in North America.

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Earth News

Europe’s largest deposit of rare earth elements discovered in Sweden

A Swedish mining company has discovered the largest deposit of rare earth elements, crucial to building electric vehicles. Swedish state-owned LKAB says the deposit can supply a "substantial part of Europe's needs", reducing its dependence on China.

Earth News

Finland boosted its wind power by 75% in 2022

The renewable energy source is providing a significant lifeline during the current energy crisis.

Europe News

Belgian scientists look to mass algae farming for future food reserves

Seaweed can be eaten by both humans and animals, providing significant opportunities as a source of food.

Ecotech

It may look rude but this 'skybrator' is producing clean energy

NIMBYism is one of biggest threats to the transition to renewable energy. So silent, small designs could make a big difference to installation rates.

Ecotech

‘A balancing act’: A wind turbine designer on how nature comes first

Wind turbines can often create unforeseen environmental problems. Here's how they're being adapted to take nature into account.

Tech News

Wind turbines may one day capture CO2 and use it to make cement

New research into wind turbines claims they may be able to remove carbon dioxide from the air - and use it for concrete production.

Earth News

China to build the world’s largest wind farm in Taiwan Strait

Once completed, the new wind farm will have a power generating capacity equivalent to all of Norway’s power plants combined.

Ecotech

Wind turbine blades could soon be recycled into gummy bears

From turbines to treats, this scientific discovery could solve one of wind power’s biggest problems: how to recycle turbine blades.

Tech News

UK's first wind-powered mobile phone mast aims to connect 'not-spots'

Vodafone is trialling a wind and solar-powered mobile phone mast it hopes can help connect the UK's most remote areas.

Europe News

Iberian Peninsula seeks to become renewables supplier

For Spain and Portugal, the EU plan to reduce its dependency on Russian fossil fuels may be a historical opportunity.

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Powering up wind energy in a world of climate variability

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How can Europe manage the ups and downs of winds as the pressure to use more renewables rises

Europe News

Brussels wants to help EU countries with defence spending

The EU treaties forbid the Commission from financing military projects.

Climate Now

How do wind farms manage climate change variability?

In partnership with Copernicus

Climate Now visits a wind turbine construction site in Spain to see how the renewable energy industry is learning to manage the growing variability of the wind.

Ecotech

Could offshore wind turbines actually help coral reefs survive?

Threatened by warming sea temperatures, a project to grow coral reefs on the base of wind turbines is making significant progress.

Earth News

Can Denmark’s ‘energy islands’ help it escape Russian fossil fuels?

These offshore wind projects were planned for 2030 but are now being brought forward as Denmark pushes to cut Europe’s reliance on Russian fossil fuels.

Climate Now

How do we boost Europe's wind sector and meet EU climate goals?

In partnership with Copernicus

With new EU initiatives increasing the wind power targets to be met by 2030, there is a huge discrepancy between current wind power production and the EU's goals. How Europe will face up to the challenge is to be discussed in a new Euronews Debate.