When a wind turbine reaches the end of its life after two or three decades, the giant blades attached to it usually end up in a landfill. That’s largely because of the materials that are used. “[The ...

As we transition to a green economy, we’re generating waste that, if we aren’t careful, isn’t so green. We looked at barriers and opportunities around three of the most challenging types of clean ...

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This tiny home is made from the nacelle of a wind turbine, the part that stores the engine. - Jorrit Lousberg/Blade–Made Sitting inside the minimalist-chic interior of Nestle, you’d never guess it ...

Even though offshore wind currently makes up only 0.3% of the world’s total power generation, the market is poised for growth as many investors are encouraged by wind power’s rapidly declining costs.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Wind turbines contribute to cleaner energy goals, but their end-of-life management requires sustainable solutions. A Spanish ...

Recycling massive wind turbine blades can be difficult because they're built from sturdy materials to weather the elements for decades. Researchers at Washington State University have devised a way to ...

The small town of Sweetwater, in Nolan County, Texas, sits north of three of the world’s largest onshore wind farms. Some call it the “wind turbine capital of Texas.” On West Alabama Avenue in the ...

As our technology advances, new types of turbines for wind power generation are emerging. The Helix 3.0 can capture wind ...

Wind farms, towers topped by blades that swoop through the sky harvesting energy out of thin air, are an innovative and intriguing way to create electricity. That is, as long as they're planted ...