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Global Wind Energy Installation in 2021 at a Glance and Market Outlook up to 2026
Introduction Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, 2021 was a fantastic year for renewable energy installations. There was a 9.1% increase in renewable energy addition in that year over 2020. The biggest slice was grabbed by solar energy with 133 GW [1], followed by around 93.6 GW of wind energy [2] and 19 GW of hydropower. According…
The Largest Offshore Wind Farm in the World with More than 1200 MW Capacity
2021 was a brilliant year for renewable energy installation, especially wind energy despite the second year of the COVID-19 pandemic. The wind industry has enjoyed its second-best year ever, in 2021 after 2020’s record, 95.3 GW [1]. Although the onshore wind has the leading role in the wind energy market, offshore wind has had a…
Introducing Different Types of Offshore Wind Turbine Foundations: Fixed and Floating
Offshore wind has gained traction and is one of the biggest movers in the energy industry due to a drastic fall in prices in the last few years, as the size of wind turbines grew, increasing output, and the technology of providing the footings and connections have improved [1]. As a good example, only in…
Why Have Wind Turbines Been Designed With Three Blades, No More No Less?
For centuries, human beings, the wind has been an important source of energy, from sailboats to windmills. As a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels, wind power has gained popularity in recent years. Wind farms have started dotting coastlines, and deserts across the world, and by now you’ve probably noticed their distinct wind turbine design [1].…