
Why does the world need wind power and fast?
Wind power, like solar power, is finally cheaper than fossil fuels, but there aren't enough wind farms to supply...

Largest US offshore wind farm approved in Virginia
Virginia has approved the largest U.S. offshore wind array in spite of cost concerns. State utility regulators...

A new wind turbine design promises better offshore energy
Lower costs, cheaper wind turbines and hurricane safe. That's the future of offshore wind energy promised by SeaTwirl,...

Shine Turbine is a wind-powered portable device charger
A modern problem of the off-grid and outdoorsy lifestyle is how to keep your devices powered. Battery packs are...

Windwords proposal turns wind turbines into public art
In a bid to clamp down on the NIMBY (“not in my backyard”) opposition to wind farms, international design collective...

Fukushima on track to become a renewable energy hub
In hopes of reinventing its image, new life is breathing into Fukushima, the Japanese northeastern prefecture that...

Honda makes largest renewable energy purchase of any automaker
Multinational auto manufacturer Honda Motor Company, headquartered in Tokyo, recently made the largest renewable...

Eucalyptus screens block out the sun's harsh rays in this off-grid home
São Paulo-based firm Studio MK27 has unveiled a spectacular home made out of a beautiful blend of natural and...

Coal prices continue to rise, becoming more costly than solar and wind alternatives
Coal prices are on the rise in the United States. The vast majority of coal production now costs more than wind...

Greek island Tilos is showing the world how to go 100% renewable
The Greek island of Tilos is nearing 100 percent energy independence using only renewable sources with the help...

California legislature passes historic bill to achieve 100% clean energy
California is going all in on clean energy. Legislators just passed a bill that puts the state on a path to become...

Egypt set to open its first solar farm - and it's the largest in the world
Egypt has long relied on environmentally taxing fossil fuels. Over 90% of electricity is generated from oil and...

Ben & Jerry's backs onshore wind farms with gusty ice cream names
Cherry Gale-cia, anyone? How about some Strawberry Breeze-cake or Caramel Blew Blew? Ice cream company Ben &...

Germany just approved 1,610 megawatts of offshore wind power
Offshore wind turbines could soon provide more electricity for Germany — to the tune of 1,610 megawatts (MW)....

General Electric to debut world's largest wind turbine in UK
General Electric just announced that it will begin testing the world's largest wind turbine - the Haliade-X - at...