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The first big US offshore wind farm is open — here’s what’s next
South Fork Wind is complete after a tumultuous year for the offshore wind industry. The 132 MW wind farm can power 70,000 homes in New York.
By Maria Gallucci .
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California aims for 7.6GW of offshore wind by 2035
California wants to build a floating wind industry from scratch to meet its clean energy goals. A big new central procurement target will help, offshore wind backers say.
By Jeff St. John .
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Recycling renewables
A new Energy Department program aims to recycle wind turbine magnets
Wind turbines often contain huge magnets made with valuable elements like neodymium. Scientists are exploring how to get a second life out of them.By Maddie Stone .
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Two major New York offshore wind projects are back on track
Offshore wind is critical to state — and national — climate goals. After a year of industry setbacks, two projects totaling 1.7 GW of capacity are moving forward.By Maria Gallucci .
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How US protectionism is holding back the country's offshore wind plans
The Biden admin has an ambitious target for new offshore wind farms — but a 100-year-old law is slowing down construction and ratcheting up installation costs.By David Jen .
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Clean energy
Chart: Wind and solar are closing in on fossil fuels in the EU
European grids are getting cleaner, fast. In 2023, wind overtook gas generation, coal plummeted, renewables rose at a record rate — and electricity emissions fell.By Maria Virginia Olano .
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Wind power helps this Kansas cattle ranch survive
Since 2005, supplemental income from hosting 50 wind turbines has helped the fourth-generation family operation keep its head above water.By Bridgett Ennis .
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Clean energy
Chart: The world is building renewable energy faster than ever before
Renewable energy installations jumped nearly 50% last year, the most rapid growth rate in two decades.By Maria Virginia Olano .
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Kentucky's first-ever utility-scale wind turbine will come online soon
It’s a notable development in a state where renewable energy has had a slow start.By Liam Niemeyer .
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Wind turbines kill too many birds and bats. How can we make them safer?
As wind power grows around the world, so does the threat turbines pose to wildlife. From simple fixes to high-tech solutions, researchers are finding ways to reduce the toll.By Katarina Zimmer .
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After a brutal 2023, offshore wind looks to overcome growing pains
Offshore wind is a key piece of the U.S. energy transition, but the emerging industry has been clobbered by financial challenges. Now, it’s trying to move forward.By Maria Gallucci .
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