The development of the vertical-axis wind turbine (VAWT) solves several of these issues. In addition, the turbines are typically closer to the ground and the gearbox replacement is simpler and ...

Let’s take a look at four types of wind turbine configurations and how each deal with sudden changes in wind speeds. First, though, it is important to note that wind patterns on the order of a ...

Over the past decade, wind turbine use has increased more than 25 percent per year. Still, it only provides a small fraction of the world's energy. Most wind energy comes from turbines that can be ...

Every day, the weather helps power communities around the country. When the sun shines or the wind blows, solar panels and wind turbines gather their energy to generate electricity, powering homes ...

GE Vernova said it has an agreement with global energy developer RWE to provide 109 of GE Vernova's 2.8-MW wind turbines for ...