wind How an energy-efficient house can become a big wind-powered battery By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Mar 2018 12:14:28 -0400 There's more than one way to kill a duck curve. Full Article Energy
wind Scotland's wind turbines generated '98% of electricity demand' last month By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 12 Nov 2018 13:03:23 -0500 On some days, wind generated as much as 234% of demand. Full Article Business
wind Modern house in Mumbai is collaged with recycled doors & windows By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 11 May 2016 12:00:41 -0400 This contemporary urban home mixes reclaimed materials from local demolition sites with a modern design. Full Article Design
wind The top <s>ten eleven</s> twelve posts of June from yoga mats to wind turbines By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Jul 2014 10:46:35 -0400 With a few tips from Grandma thrown in. Full Article Uncategorized
wind Google Buys 781MW of Wind, Solar, and 73 more companies demand a strong climate deal By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 03 Dec 2015 13:31:03 -0500 Big business may be coming to the climate party late. But it is making its presence known. Full Article Business
wind If I See Another Full Page Pella Window Ad I Am Gonna Scream By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 19 Apr 2010 13:35:33 -0400 They are everywhere, the full page ads with smiling people proud of how much money they saved and how they qualified for all those government grants. But what did they really save? Perhaps a bit of energy, but how much? Full Article Design
wind Vestas unveils gigantic 10 MW wind turbine By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Sep 2018 06:07:51 -0400 This is green energy writ large. Very large... Full Article Energy
wind By 2030, 1/3 of UK energy will come from offshore wind By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Mar 2019 09:32:04 -0500 The British government sees offshore wind as a genuine opportunity to lead. Full Article Energy
wind Scotland produced enough wind energy for double its homes in last 6 months By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Jul 2019 17:52:03 -0400 In the first half of 2019, Scottish wind generated enough electricity to power the equivalent of 4.47 million homes, almost double the number of homes there. Full Article Energy
wind Gorgeous high-res map shows Earth's wind patterns in amazing detail By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 22 Nov 2013 14:28:00 -0500 The movement of air around the planet is fascinating, and has never been more clear thanks to this map. The modeling system used to make it can simulate worldwide weather at remarkable detail. Full Article Science
wind Hypnotically beautiful real-time wind map of Earth created by supercomputers By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Dec 2013 16:16:39 -0500 The wind has never been this beautiful... Full Article Science
wind Climate change could bring stronger winds, more wind power By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 17 May 2018 14:19:14 -0400 A 1.5-degrees-Celsius warmer world would bring bigger gusts of wind more regularly. Full Article Energy
wind UK Dock Turns to Wind Power - Motorists Look On By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sat, 18 Aug 2007 09:30:40 -0400 We mentioned Ecotricity’s new 'Merchant Wind Power' project at Avonmouth Docks near Bristol, UK earlier this year, but we couldn’t help posting a picture of the now completed initiative. Located in the ultra-industrialized port, surrounded by storage Full Article Energy
wind The beauty of wind turbines By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Nov 2019 08:59:35 -0500 Photographer Joan Sullivan documents the drama of their construction. Full Article Energy
wind Swedish company is building wind turbine towers out of timber By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Nov 2019 09:31:05 -0500 It seems that you can build just about anything out of wood. Full Article Energy
wind Trudeau government promises electric car subsidies, public transit support, wind and tidal power By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Mar 2019 09:12:00 -0400 Now if only he can keep his job in the fall election. Full Article Business
wind Shark skin could carry the secrets to more efficient airplanes and wind turbines By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Feb 2018 10:57:16 -0500 Tiny scales along the animals' bodies improve the efficiency of their movements through water. These structures could do the same for aircraft. Full Article Technology
wind Construction begins in UK on first subsidy-free wind farm By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 24 May 2018 05:57:40 -0400 Corporate commitments to clean energy mean renewables are harder than ever to derail. Full Article Energy
wind Ikea buys up 25% of German offshore wind farm By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Feb 2019 08:06:33 -0500 The Swedish furniture giant keeps ploughing ahead. Full Article Business
wind Clever, Cool Rainforest Office Is a Natural Wind Tunnel By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:00:20 -0500 A proposed office uses "climatic architecture" to cool the building by making it into a natural wind tunnel. Full Article Design
wind Harvard's take on smart windows: just add silver By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Mar 2016 09:56:52 -0400 The new technology would allow precise control over the transparency of windows and how much light is let in. Full Article Technology
wind Microsoft's data centers in Ireland are getting an influx of wind power By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Oct 2017 11:47:51 -0400 The tech giant just agreed to purchase all of the energy from GE's Tullahennel wind farm. Full Article Technology
wind Don't throw apple cores out the car window By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 06 Jan 2020 09:00:00 -0500 They can dilute the wild varieties, threatening their existence. Full Article Science
wind UK offshore wind capacity grows 80% in one year By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 15 Nov 2013 15:20:03 -0500 The British wind energy industry is making huge strides - with more to come. Full Article Energy
wind Massive horn sculptures would generate sound and energy from wind By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Oct 2014 07:00:00 -0400 Paying homage to Denmark's historical relationship with wind, these public art sculptures would generate music and power from wind. Full Article Energy
wind Smart window tints to block sunlight, generates energy By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Jan 2015 07:00:00 -0500 The technology could help keep buildings cooler in the warmer months. Full Article Technology
wind Flat-packed emergency shelter sets up in 2 hours, resists Category 5 hurricane winds By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Aug 2015 14:46:52 -0400 Lightweight shelters might be an affordable and quick option for emergency housing, but they are also susceptible to damage from high winds. This prototype could be a better solution. Full Article Design
wind Transformer window expands into instant mini-sunroom for small apartments (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Nov 2015 15:30:42 -0500 This clever replacement window expands out to create a private semi-outdoor space for people who don't have a balcony. Full Article Design
wind Why would people hang their babies out the windows in cages? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 09 Sep 2014 10:42:12 -0400 They were taught that their children needed fresh cool air in order to thrive. It would be pretty healthy for their carbon footprint too. Full Article Living
wind Good news! Wind power and this vulnerable bird species get along fine By www.earthtechling.com Published On :: Wed, 17 Jul 2013 08:00:00 -0400 Scientists find that wind power farms don't harm this at-risk species, a bit of surprise because other studies have shown that oil and gas development does affect prairie chickens. Full Article Technology
wind Offshore wind turbine concept includes a loft apartment at the top By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Aug 2013 13:38:47 -0400 These architects propose building a living space into the nacelle of giant offshore wind turbines. What could go wrong? Full Article Technology
wind Dutch wind turbine crowdfunded in just 13 hours By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Sep 2013 13:33:12 -0400 Crowdfunding the latest gizmo is one way to be an early adopter, but all you get out of it is a gadget. Crowdfunding a renewable energy project, on the other hand, could deliver clean energy to your home. Full Article Technology
wind Dragonfly wind turbine aims to blend in, produce power in low wind conditions By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 25 Oct 2013 14:01:53 -0400 While large wind turbines remain the dominant force in wind power, wider adoption may lie with small-scale turbines fit for urban and low wind conditions. Full Article Technology
wind Sensor system illuminates wind turbines when planes are near By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Feb 2014 07:00:00 -0500 One of the big NIMBY complaints about wind turbines is the constant blinking lights that make them visible to aircraft. A new sensor system would eliminate the nuisance, lighting the turbines only when planes are approaching. Full Article Technology
wind Record-breaking inflatable wind turbine to float 1000 feet above Alaska By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Mar 2014 11:41:30 -0400 Fairbanks, Alaska, will be home to the demonstration project of the next generation Buoyant Airborne Turbine, which will fly 1000 feet off the ground. Full Article Technology
wind Forget Flappy Bird, here's a flappy wind turbine! By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 07 Apr 2014 12:51:57 -0400 Inspired by bird wings, this unique wind generator is claimed to efficiently harvest energy, even from low wind conditions. Full Article Technology
wind This tiny portable wind turbine fits in your bag and charges your gadgets By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Apr 2014 13:09:36 -0400 Who says you can't take it with you? This micro wind turbine folds into a foot-long cylinder for a portable solution to charging gadgets with clean renewable energy. Full Article Technology
wind Build this open source DIY wind turbine for $30 By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Apr 2014 13:52:03 -0400 If you're interested in learning how to build your own renewable energy devices, this DIY vertical axis wind turbine is a great place to start. Full Article Technology
wind Portable, collapsible wind turbine weighs less than 4 pounds By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 14 May 2014 07:00:00 -0400 The WindPax wind generator fits neatly into a backpack for hiking or can be used in the backyard too. Full Article Technology
wind Silent rooftop wind turbines could generate half of a household's energy needs By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Jun 2014 07:00:00 -0400 The Nautilus shell-shaped turbines could fit on rooftops of houses or buildings in urban environments. Full Article Technology
wind Beautiful wind turbine trees generate clean energy in urban environments By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 05 Jan 2015 07:00:00 -0500 The turbines leave no room for the eye-sore excuse. Full Article Technology
wind New York City’s biggest industrial wind turbine is up and running By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Jan 2015 16:51:09 -0500 A recycling center’s turbine could pave the way for industrial-scale wind power in New York City. Full Article Technology
wind This giant straw is actually a vertical bladeless wind turbine By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2015 15:45:13 -0400 At the risk of getting slammed with comments claiming that small wind turbines aren't viable, here's a look at another bladeless wind generator hoping to disrupt the wind energy industry. Full Article Technology
wind Hybrid rooftop wind and solar generator now available in U.S. for early adopters By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 27 May 2015 16:57:41 -0400 The SolarMill, a 1.2 kW combination wind and solar energy system, will be sold in the U.S. for about $3000. Full Article Technology
wind Owl wings inspire quieter wind turbine blades By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 23 Jun 2015 08:00:00 -0400 Scientists are working to harness the secret of owls' silent flights to build quieter wind power technology. Full Article Technology
wind Facebook 'likes' clean power, new Texas data center to be powered by 100% wind energy By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 09 Jul 2015 15:17:17 -0400 All those cat pictures and viral videos won't harm the Earth. Full Article Technology
wind Viaducts could be the best new place for wind turbines By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Jul 2015 07:00:00 -0400 A new study says that placing turbines under these high, already-built structures could be an easy way to incorporate wind energy in areas around the world. Full Article Technology
wind Wind turbine technology stores excess wind power for when gusts turn to breezes By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Sep 2015 10:42:18 -0400 When wind speeds are higher than a turbine can effectively use, the extra energy is stored for when the wind slows. Full Article Technology
wind Trinity portable wind turbines get upgraded and scaled up By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Sep 2015 13:59:01 -0400 Four sizes of micro-turbines, designed to be portable personal wind energy stations, are in the works from Janulus. Full Article Technology
wind Giant offshore wind turbine will feature blades longer than two football fields By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 02 Feb 2016 11:05:07 -0500 That's two and a half times longer than any existing wind turbine blade and that's not all that makes it unique. Full Article Technology