Discover the evolution of offshore wind energy, from the pioneering Vindeby wind farm to today's cutting-edge innovations.

A new computational study shows that capping the open tips of helical J-shaped blades boosts vertical-axis wind turbine torque by up to 122 percent at high speeds and improves self-starting by about ...

EPFL researchers developed optimal pitch profiles for vertical-axis wind turbines using a genetic learning algorithm. The new pitch profiles resulted in a 200% increase in turbine efficiency and a 77% ...

At the University of Waterloo, researchers have developed an innovative vertical-axis wind turbine featuring adjustable ...

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In recent studies, researchers have investigated the improvement of vertical axis turbine performance by incorporating flat ...

Researchers have developed improved analytical models for flow curvature effects and a novel actuator line method that ...

A new “vertical axis” wind turbine (VAWT) that takes up less space than normal turbines—and is supposed to be safer for birdlife—could step in where regular turbines are proving impractical. The ...

Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. The floating wind industry is up to something. Instead of relying on the familiar three blades perched on a tall tower, new ...

A consortium of companies in Japan is proceeding to the next phase of a project sponsored by the Japanese government to test the feasibility of large-scale floating vertical axis wind turbines. They ...

German wind turbines are being installed with 199-meter (653-foot) hub heights, allowing access to steadier winds and more ...

The increasing energy consumption of data centers is prompting administrators to explore and adopt sustainable energy solutions within their infrastructure. Wind turbines, which harness wind power, ...