Wind Energy Advancements

Advances in wind power are blowing away expectations as long as the wind has blown people have been finding ways to harness its energy to powerboats pump water or grind grain.

Wind energy advancements.

Wind power is more efficient and affordable than it has ever been which has helped drive its popularity. Humankind has had an on again off again relationship with wind power throughout history making incremental advances each time interest in this valuable resource peaks. Department of energy s advanced. Energy capacity in 2016 behind solar and natural gas.

Alstom recently signed a contract with deepwater wind to supply turbines for the 30 mw block island wind farm three miles off the coat of rhode island and the company is also part of dominion virginia power s virginia offshore wind technology advancement project which was one of seven picked by the u s. The office s research efforts have helped to increase the average capacity factor a measure of power plant productivity from 22 for wind turbines. Some of the main areas of innovation are. Longer and lighter rotor blades with some reaching 95.

The technological advances made with wind turbines have resulted in clear bottom line. We can expect to see an increase in bold commitments to switch from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources. Rising tree wind farm here in kern celebrates 4th annual american wind week. As the technology matures advancements are on the horizon that will extend wind project lifespan whilst simultaneously lowering the operational costs.

In the area of wind energy engineer john dabiri has designed a compact wind farm inspired by the movement of birds and fish using wind turbines that spin on their vertical. Meanwhile the rise of wind energy over the past decade has been driven largely by technological advances that have made wind turbines more efficient at a lower cost. Between 2009 and 2016 installed project costs for new wind farms dropped 33. Wind was the third most installed source of u s.

This year is the 4th annual american wind week celebrating advancements in wind energy and technology as well as highlighting those who work in the wind industry. Improved power generation capabilities from wind is great news for the energy industry. Solar and wind have reached parity in both.