Wind energy

The U.S. wind power market -- one of the fastest-growing in the world -- could see its expansion derailed by three factors, including an expiring tax credit that used to enjoy bipartisan support.

11 | August 14, 2012 12:50pm | By Kirsten Korosec

Carbon policy has failed to meaningfully cut emissions. It's time to try a new approach that uses carrots, not sticks. A national feed-in tariff could do the trick.

47 | November 14, 2012 3:00am | By Chris Nelder

"The Morning Briefing" is SmartPlanet's daily roundup of must-reads from the web. This morning we're reading about developments in wind power projects.

February 29, 2012 1:48am | By Charlie Osborne

The 100% renewably powered grid is coming sooner than you think. The only question is whether grid operators will be ready for it in time.

98 | December 12, 2012 3:00am | By Chris Nelder

The bloom is sliding off the rose of renewables. Electric and hybrid vehicles losing favor too. What about nuclear?

31 | May 16, 2013 4:51am | By Mark Halper

Just one grid-connected wind turbine spins in South Carolina. But this Deep South state is eyeing the deep for a renewable energy future.

7 | August 4, 2011 4:00am | By Melissa Mahony

Globally, wind farms added 44.7 gigawatts last year, the most ever in a single year.

1 | February 12, 2013 10:32am | By Tyler Falk

Stick a fork in U.S. nuclear power. With four plants closing this year and more to come, the dream of electricity "too cheap to meter" is dead.

94 | June 12, 2013 1:41am | By Chris Nelder

An American and a Portuguese company venture to build the world's first floating wind farm. A recent study says it just may be possible.

7 | July 2, 2010 4:00am | By Melissa Mahony

A new windmill design has no moving parts. Here's how it works.

30 | April 2, 2013 1:28pm | By Tyler Falk

The U.S. still leads in overall capacity in wind energy, but China is coming on fast. Does the U.S. "get" wind energy? Denise Bode, who heads the American Wind Energy Association, doesn't think so.

February 12, 2010 8:22am | By John Dodge

Billionaire tycoon heading to Scottish Parliament to oppose offshore turbines that he says will spoil the view from his luxury golf resort.

23 | April 25, 2012 4:33am | By Mark Halper

When will America get its first offshore wind farm? The controversial Cape Wind enters more troubled waters, and a project off Delaware stalls at sea.

13 | June 1, 2011 4:00am | By Melissa Mahony

Would you be more likely to buy a product made via wind energy? A coalition of corporations and environmental groups think so.

1 | January 20, 2011 4:00am | By Melissa Mahony

BUENOS AIRES -- Just across the Rio de la Plata from Argentina, Uruguay is aiming to become a world leader in wind and other renewable energy by 2015. Can it meet such an aggressive timetable?

2 | December 28, 2012 3:00am | By Ian Mount

SmartPlanet speaks with award-winning author Chris Turner about his observations of European environmental innovation and why the U.S. ought to catch up.

9 | April 30, 2012 5:33pm | By Christie Nicholson

The Department of Energy looks to smooth the way for offshore wind power with $43 million.

3 | September 9, 2011 4:13am | By Melissa Mahony

"The Morning Briefing" is SmartPlanet's daily roundup of must-reads from the web. This morning we're reading about wind power.

June 4, 2012 1:49am | By Charlie Osborne

Texas may beat Cape Wind to getting the country's first taste of offshore wind power? Yes, but perhaps with just one turbine, at first.

August 18, 2011 4:11am | By Melissa Mahony

Would you prefer products made via renewable energy? A new certification aims to harness consumer purchasing power for companies who harness the wind, from big banks to building blocks.

3 | November 22, 2011 4:00am | By Melissa Mahony