wind power

A study by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) warns that El Niño conditions could reduce India's wind and hydropower output while increasing air conditioning demand, creating a potential 18 TWh generation gap by June 2027.

Electra Research, a Brooklyn-based startup, is repurposing stoves into batteries to enhance energy storage for the electric grid. The initiative aims to balance renewable energy sources like wind and solar by reducing strain during peak hours.

Injuries from wind turbines are not common, as collapses or blade failures are extremely rare. Wind power causes significantly fewer deaths per unit of electricity compared to fossil fuels.

Ukraine is accelerating investment in wind and solar energy to enhance power grid resilience against Russian energy strikes. Projects like the Oriv wind farm in western Ukraine showcase how decentralized generation can sustain energy supply during attacks, with officials highlighting renewables and storage systems as key to long-term energy security.

Kerala State Electricity Board has secured permission from the State Electricity Regulatory Commission to procure 300 MW of wind power within the state. The utility is likely to issue tenders for wind power project development soon.

Colombia opened a long-term auction to contract new wind, solar, and battery power with 15-year supply contracts starting in 2030. This is the first auction to include a dedicated category for battery storage.

China’s CO2 emissions rose 2% in early 2026 due to increased coal and gas use amid a 23% year-on-year rise in wind-power capacity and 33% for solar. The surge in 'wasted' wind and solar output, caused by inflexible coal power management and grid systems, led to a 4% rise in power-sector emissions, despite record renewable energy additions.

Seven states, led by New York, are suing the US government over a $1 billion payment to French company Total to exit wind power and reinvest in fossil fuels, challenging the Trump administration's decision.

The UK is set to see various train upgrades this year, including the use of wind power and a new £250 million train station. These upgrades aim to improve the overall train experience across the country. The introduction of wind power is expected to reduce carbon emissions.

Donald Trump is spending over $1 billion of taxpayer money to stop wind power projects, despite his reasons being based on myths. This move will allegedly jeopardize the US energy future and cost Americans billions. The decision is part of Trump's stance against wind power.

Spain experienced a blackout but is advancing its renewable energy transition with increased solar and wind power, alongside grid modernization efforts to ensure energy security.

The Trump administration paid a wind developer to abandon a California offshore lease, marking the second such unusual move to hinder renewable energy projects. This action reflects efforts to reduce offshore wind development during the Trump era.