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Wind in the Tangles: Using Topology to Predict and Manage Wind Farm Wakes
-When a turbine spins, it disrupts the flow of wind and creates swirling trails of disturbed air called wakes .…
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Monte Carlo’s Guide to Turbine Tetris
-The placement of wind turbines within a wind farm is crucial for maximising energy output while reducing wake effects (a…
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The World’s Largest Flywheel
-The world’s largest flywheel is installed at the site of a re-purposed coal power plant, in County Glare, Ireland. But…
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Back to Basics: A Brief History of Modern Wind Energy
-Last month’s Back to Basics article considered the chronological development of modern solar power, and now, we dip into the…
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Bubble Curtains to Protect Marine Wildlife
-Offshore wind farms are ever growing in popularity. Many countries are now erecting lots of turbines around the coastlines as…
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Recycling Wind Turbine Blades
-As the first waves of commercial wind turbines erected in the nineties reach the end of their lifespan (roughly 25…
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Baltic State Series, Part 6: Challenges for Wind Power in the Baltic States
-In this sixth article of our series, we will look at the challenges facing the Baltic States, as they look…
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Baltic State Series, Part 5: Wind Power Capacity
-In this fifth article of our series, we will look at the current position of the wind power industry in…
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From Turbines to Reefs: How Ørsted’s Coral Projects are Revolutionising Offshore Wind Farms
-Healthy coral reefs are essential for the survival of thriving ocean ecosystems and act as a natural barrier against severe…
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Baltic States Series, Part 4: Estonia’s First Offshore Wind Tender Outcome
-In the fourth article of the series, we will take a look at the green energy companies Ignitis Renewables and…
