In early 2026, China successfully developed an airborne wind turbine – the SAWES S2000 – a large, tethered blimp that generates electricity at altitudes up to 2000 metres. [1] The [...]

Shadow flicker is the effect of rotating turbine blades, causing brightness levels to vary periodically at locations where they obstruct the Sun’s rays. It can only occur when specific conditions [...]

There are a lot of potential constraints when it comes to constructing a wind farm, including shadow flicker, telecoms, and aviation safeguarding and radar limitations. As well as lengthy planning [...]

Wind turbine developers will be familiar with the constraints posed by wireless links, often belonging to mobile phone networks or utilities. This article presents an overview of why this infrastructure [...]

One of the technical mitigation options that is used for certain wind developments is the implementation of a Non-Automatic Initiation Zone (NAIZ). This is also sometimes called Non-Auto Initiation Area [...]

The idea of harvesting wind on other planets can sound like the stuff of science fiction. Yet today, space agencies that plan for sustained operations on the Moon, Mars, and [...]

Ever thought about building accommodation from the hub of a turbine? Or turning an old blade into a play area for the next generation to enjoy? These are just two [...]

The US government has taken steps to revoke approval for the 2.2 gigawatt (GW) Maryland Offshore Wind Project, raising concerns over regulatory certainty for offshore wind developers. Overview The Maryland [...]

What is Shadow Flicker? The intermittent shadow cast over the window of a property caused by rotating wind turbine blades obstructing the Sun’s rays is described by the term ‘shadow [...]

When a turbine spins, it disrupts the flow of wind and creates swirling trails of disturbed air called wakes [1]. This means that it leaves slower but more turbulent air [...]