The Winds of Progress A History of Wind Energy Innovations

HAWTs are the most common type of wind turbine. They have a horizontal rotor shaft and blades that face the wind. These turbines are typically used in large- ... Hi Matt, have you considered makeing a "where are they now" style video of technologies/companies you've spoken about in the last years? Today, the windmill's modern equivalent – a wind turbine – can use the wind's energy to generate electricity. Wind turbines, like windmills, are mounted on a ... While still in its nascent stages, airborne wind power could potentially be used in remote locations or flying from barges far offshore. By ... A wind turbine generates electricity, although these machines are commonly referred to as windmills as well. How big is a typical wind turbine? Turbine towers ... The first wind turbines for electricity generation had already been developed at the beginning of the 20th century. The technology was improved step by step ... Wind turbine. Image used courtesy of Vestas. Recently McKinsey & Company estimated that global renewable-electricity capacity will rise by 2026 ... Fossil fuels are currently used in the production of wind turbines, mainly when using steel and concrete. Almost all wind turbine emissions ... Working with a 750 tonne capacity LR 1750/2, the 1,000 tonne capacity lattice boom crawler crane has erected a total of thirty wind turbines. Over 200 Northern Power 100s are currently in operation and have accumulated 2.5 million run hours—representing a significant energy savings for customers ...