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© Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.2023 was a record year for wind installations as world ramps up clean energy, report says
By CARLOS MUREITHI WASHINGTON©2024 GPlusMedia Inc.
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Albert
Nobody talks about how energy it cost to make the wind turbines and recycling is almost not possible due the materials used. Creating solution for one and creating other issues.
wallace
The new turbines are recyclable, including the blades.
wallace
In Sweden, wind turbines are being constructed from wood.
https://www.dezeen.com/2024/01/29/first-full-height-timber-wind-turbine-opens-sweden-design-news/
1glenn
At least 11 American states get over 50% of their electrical power from renewables (such as wind) plus nuclear. That includes California, with 49% renewables and 6% nuclear.
deanzaZZR
China leading the way again.
A good portion of California renewable energy comes from hydropower with all the snow that accumulates in the Sierra Nevada Mountains pus there's solar installations in the southern deserts.