Wind power, one the cleanest forms of alternative energy, is great for the environment: it’s plentiful, renewable, uses no water and little land, and is on the rise globally. Wind farms, consisting of many individual wind turbines, are normally used in conjunction with other electricity sources or storage to provide consistent energy. Wind power is playing an increasing part in… Read more →
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Germany Setting Renewables Records
Germany set a new national record for renewable energy this past weekend. Following a stormy northern European day, coupled with clear and sunny skies in the south of Germany, the country met 78% of the day’s electricity demand with renewable sources. In fact, some early figures have renewables making up 79% of energy consumption for the day. Despite the 1%… Read more →