Predicting and managing fluctuations in power generation. What are the problems with wind energy?

Bird mortality related to poorly sited wind energy infrastructure is growing. The annual loss of birds from wind turbines in the United States was estimated ... The risk of stall-induced vibrations is mainly related to blade airfoil characteristics, effective direction of blade vibrations and structural damping, whereas ... Aug 21, 2023 ... Scientists already know some of the local impacts of wind farms. For example, they can, somewhat counterintuitively, reduce local wind speed. Jan 29, 2024 ... The most notable challenge with wind energy in recent years have been financial. And this is not likely to change anytime soon. Jun 20, 2011 ... Some farmers and other rural landowners have entered into long-term agreements with wind energy companies for the placement and operations of ... Nov 20, 2023 ... We look at 5 challenges driving a slowdown in the pace of wind deployment & look at the potential impact on flexible asset returns. Jun 13, 2024 ... The massive size of turbine blades (which can reach hundreds of feet in length) presents certain manufacturing and transportation obstacles. Sep 5, 2024 ... Could these 'motionless' turbines solve wind energy's noise and wildlife problems? ; Motionless wind energy designs, like this one from US ... May 19, 2021 ... Collisions with floating offshore wind turbines or maintenance and construction vessels can also prove fatal for seabirds, whales, and turtles. Aug 29, 2024 ... Offshore wind power or offshore wind energy is the energy ... What are the challenges to increasing offshore wind generation at this scale?