Wind Energy

Offshore wind park Thornton-Bank in Belgium: wind turbines of the same type as those planned for Alpha Ventus; Copyright: REpower

Wind Power Ahoy!

While in the coastal waters of neighbouring countries wind turbines “made in Germany” have long been rotating, a yawning void has ruled over the German part of the North Sea until recently. Now Germany too has its first offshore wind power station.More ...
Offshore wind farm and cliffs near Paludans Flak, Samsoe, Denmark; Copyright: dena/Photo: Paul Langrock, Agentur Zenit

Wind, Weather, Change, and the Economy

By 2015, 15 per cent of Germany's electricity needs could be met by wind energy, and CO2 emissions cut by 40 millions tons each year.More ...

Wind-and-Weather Energy – a German Success Story

The wind propelling the up to 60 m long blades that revolve up to 30 times a minute creates an impressive and futuristic scene. According to current forecasts, within 20 years wind turbines will supply more than 60 per cent of our electricity using energy from renewable sources.More ...