Tag Archives: Wind Energy

Wind Farms Perform Under Pressure

Simulations show that negative wind shear can reduce the power output of wind farms. Continue reading

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EGU 2012: Potential Ecosystem Effects of Offshore Windfarms

Large offshore wind farms could affect ocean circulation patterns, temperature structures, and nutrient cycling. Continue reading

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Keepers of the Wind in the Pacific Northwest

By taking advantage of some unusual geological formations, scientists in Washington and Oregon are finding ways to make wind energy viable. Continue reading

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Why Go Offshore?

A conference this summer examined the financial, technical, and political issues that must be addressed before offshore wind farms can become a viable source of renewable energy. Continue reading

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