Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Engineers are finding new ways to make wind turbines more ...

Energy-generating wind turbines have come a long way since the first-known example was built in the late 1880s. What started as a 10-meter-tall (33 feet) construction in a back garden in Scotland has ...

Discover how to create a compact vertical-axis wind turbine with everyday materials in this detailed step-by-step guide. Watch as we build composite turbine blades, assemble a helical rotor, and ...

Becca Lewis is home maintenance writer who aims to foster confidence in and inspire DIY enthusiasts at all skill levels. Becca attended Southern Connecticut State University, where she studied ...

The following is an extract from our Fix the Planet newsletter, a weekly email about solutions to the climate crisis. In the UK, onshore wind has been stuck in a bit of a time warp. In England, only a ...

Oct. 8—LOWVILLE — There are two things that are especially attractive for construction workers about building a wind project: the super-sized equipment used to build the towering turbines and the ...