Finding space for both wind farms and eagles in South Africa

Research has found that 36% of birds killed by wind turbines were birds of prey. These birds have long lifespans and produce relatively few young …

Draft wind power development guidelines fall short in ensuring environmental protection

After 20 years, new guidelines have been issued for the developement of on-shore wind power addressing mostly technical challenges that the …

Underwater "windmill"

Power of wood

Clashing interests

Studying conversion

New wind turbine

UK environmentalists tilt at windmills

The setting up of windmills in the British countryside has sparked off a heated debate because some conservationists contend they are …

MNRE should get approval for revised policy on repowering wind power projects: Standing Committee

The MNRE strategy paper outlines the bidding trajectory of 37 GW capacity till 2030 for offshore wind projects  

Scotland to build world’s largest floating wind farm

The farm will be the UK's first ever floating wind farm project

Winds not favourable

Turbines can increase local temperatures

Can painting a blade black save Great Indian Bustards from wind turbines?

A regulatory slowdown in wind power production could result from failing to address the harm caused by turbines to wildlife

Wind sector in India needs an overhaul — here's why

Transparent and closed bids, bundling of tarrif some ways in which wind energy sector can go up again 

Wind break ends

Centre wants to withdraw sops for wind energy sector; offers an incentive to improve performance

Wind loses power

Tamil Nadu has 40 per cent of the wind energy capacity installed in India, yet the state is reeling from power crisis

Koyna sanctuary plundered

Koyna Wildlife Sanctuary is threatened by ceaseless loot of land, with government help

New business for new renewables

Trade barred

Countries protect their renewable energy equipment. Exporting nations see it as trade barrier  

Germany in transition

From an economy addicted to coal and nuclear energy, Germany is fast transforming into one driven by renewables. Its aim is to demonstrate to the …

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