Renewable Africa: Turbine for first Sudanese wind plant arrives from the Netherlands
The project is expected to serve as a role model for other African countries keen on enhancing their renewable energy capacity
Against the wind
Government policies and land prices are preventing companies from setting up wind mills in Nagercoil
Why climate negotiators should look at wind energy prospects
Wind power could meet 26 per cent of global electricity demand and help save 6 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide annually by the end of mid-century,…
Winds of change in Scotland
Wind farms have the Scots swept off their feet. A recent study by Mori Scotland, a market research agency in the uk, has found overwhelming …
Can drones help spot faults in offshore wind turbines?
Using drones for inspections is an effective and safe way to minimize risks for wind farm technicians
India’s wind energy sector struggles despite SECI’s oversubscribed bids
Surge in commodity prices, supply chain disruptions, increase in tax rates, legacy challenges key reasons
R&D in wind power given least importance in government’s new action plan
Development significant as India still has a long way to go in wind power
UK environmentalists tilt at windmills
The setting up of windmills in the British countryside has sparked off a heated debate because some conservationists contend they are …
Making a comeback
To reduce carbon levels in the atmosphere, various countries turn to windmills for a cheap and easy source of energy
Ministry gets a dose of perestroika
The ministry of nonconventional energy sources is being reoriented to improve efficiency and allow private-sector participation to develop the …
Coming up in 2020: Offshore, carbon capture to be energy sector’s buzzwords
Pressure on countries to fulfil energy aspirations alongside keeping the environment clean will fuel their growth
Global offshore wind industry to reach $1 trillion business by 2040: Report
The technology currently contributes to only 0.3% of global power generation, but has the potential to meet the world’s total electricity …
Centre approves national policy on offshore wind energy
Government hopes to repeat the success of onshore wind power development that happened in 1990s
What India's wind energy sector looks like
Even though Gujarat has the highest potential in India, its installed capacity remains low. Tamil Nadu, on the other hand, has the highest …
Wind power projects push land costs sky-high
Helped by state government concessions, Tamil Nadu is all set to expand its wind forms and become the country's premier wind-energy centre.
Windturbines posing a threat to birds: study
Researchers were invited by two windfarm owners in Gujarat and in Karnataka to investigate bird mortalities
PM Modi’s ambition for 450 GW renewable energy comes amidst slowdown
Strong goals will continue to be crucial in pushing green power, but growth will hinge on how policies shape up and how effectively development …
Powerful winds of change: Offshore wind power has taken off but challenges persist
Technological improvements and falling costs are driving a boom in offshore wind power projects worldwide. Still, the industry faces its own …
Is the Grid ready for the windy days?
The monsoon months of May through September are some of the windiest months in the peninsula and Tamil Nadu has a lot to gain during these months …
Wind power: up, up and down
Poorly implemented governmental policies are preventing the full exploitation of wind power which could supplement as much as 25 per cent of the …
On windy shores
Since the 1950s and 60s, India's efforts to tap wind energy have seen many ups and downs. The mid-1990s saw a boom, with Tamil Nadu taking the …
Technologies
Is the state of technology an obstacle in implementing renewable future? Or is the current price of this technology out of our reach?
Are we moving towards a renewable energy economy?
Developers, bankers and equipment manufacturers commit themselves to developing 270 GW renewable energy capacity by 2022 at a recent renewable …
Renewables, Deserted?
The Indian government has a set a target for renewable energy: 10,000 megawatt by 2012. So far so good. Renewables can electrify the rural …
Finding space for both wind farms and eagles in South Africa
Research has found that 36% of birds killed by wind turbines were birds of prey. These birds have long lifespans and produce relatively few young …