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Wind overtakes gas as UK's biggest source of energy for first time

Britain's wind power surpassed gas as the largest energy source in 2024, marking progress towards a cleaner energy future.

A sailboat that ships cargo across the ocean? This company looks to the past for inspiration | CBC News

Guillaume Le Grand aims to modernize cargo shipping using wind power, blending historical practices with future sustainability efforts.

Wind overtakes gas as UK's biggest source of energy for first time

Britain's wind power surpassed gas as the largest energy source in 2024, marking progress towards a cleaner energy future.

A sailboat that ships cargo across the ocean? This company looks to the past for inspiration | CBC News

Guillaume Le Grand aims to modernize cargo shipping using wind power, blending historical practices with future sustainability efforts.
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China to head green energy boom with 60% of new projects in next six years

China is set to dominate global renewable energy capacity, accounting for nearly 60% of new installations by 2030.

UK wind power hits record high as it provides 70% of electricity

Britain is increasingly relying on wind power, setting a new record of 22,243 megawatts and providing 54% of its electricity supply.

Wind Beat Coal Two Months in a Row for U.S. Electricity Generation

Wind turbine electricity generation has surpassed that of coal plants in the U.S. for two consecutive months, marking a significant energy transition.

The world's largest wind-powered cargo ship just made its first delivery across the Atlantic

Anemos, the wind-powered cargo ship, demonstrates the potential of renewable energy in maritime transport and challenges traditional fossil fuel reliance.

Do wind power generators actually work at home? I tested one, and the results blew me away

Wind power is a viable alternative to solar power in environments with limited sunlight, such as the UK.

Do wind power generators actually work at home? I tested one, and here's how it fared

Portable wind turbines like the Shine Turbine offer a viable energy source when solar power is insufficient, especially in cloudy climates.

China to head green energy boom with 60% of new projects in next six years

China is set to dominate global renewable energy capacity, accounting for nearly 60% of new installations by 2030.

UK wind power hits record high as it provides 70% of electricity

Britain is increasingly relying on wind power, setting a new record of 22,243 megawatts and providing 54% of its electricity supply.

Wind Beat Coal Two Months in a Row for U.S. Electricity Generation

Wind turbine electricity generation has surpassed that of coal plants in the U.S. for two consecutive months, marking a significant energy transition.

The world's largest wind-powered cargo ship just made its first delivery across the Atlantic

Anemos, the wind-powered cargo ship, demonstrates the potential of renewable energy in maritime transport and challenges traditional fossil fuel reliance.

Do wind power generators actually work at home? I tested one, and the results blew me away

Wind power is a viable alternative to solar power in environments with limited sunlight, such as the UK.

Do wind power generators actually work at home? I tested one, and here's how it fared

Portable wind turbines like the Shine Turbine offer a viable energy source when solar power is insufficient, especially in cloudy climates.
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Cold without wind: German dunkelflaute' brings electricity prices to crisis levels and depletes gas reserves

Dunkelflaute significantly raises electricity prices in Germany due to insufficient wind power and increased reliance on gas-fueled plants.

Meet the designer who knits with wind power

Merel Karhof creatively utilizes wind to knit scarves, demonstrating the potential of harnessing smaller amounts of wind power for tangible products.
"China’s carbon emissions set for structural decline from next year: Emissions by world’s most polluting country could peak this year after surge in clean energy investments" via @Guardian: https://t.co/dqx7EMuMRX

China's carbon emissions set for structural decline from next year

China's carbon emissions could peak this year and start declining from next year due to increased investments in clean energy.
Beijing has already met its solar and wind installation targets for this year, and the market share of electric vehicles is ahead of the government's target for 2025.

World's Largest Sail-Powered Cargo Ship Has Embarked Maiden Atlantic Crossing

The Anemos sailing cargo ship represents a shift towards sustainable shipping, drastically reducing carbon emissions compared to traditional vessels.

Colorful blades and bubble curtains: How to design a wildlife-friendly wind turbine

Wind power is crucial for clean electricity, but must be planned to minimize impact on wildlife and biodiversity.
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