News tagged with hydroelectric turbines

Work on Africa's biggest wind farm in Kenya to begin

The construction of what is to become Africa's biggest wind farm will start by June in an arid region of northern Kenya, the project's officials said on Saturday.

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

created Mar 24, 2012 | popularity 4.4 / 5 (10) | comments 15

Saint Lawrence seaway eels slipping into oblivion

Standing in tall rubber boots in mud smeared with gooey algae, Bruno Ouellet tugs on massive nets strewn across the shores of the Saint Lawrence River, hoping to snag just a few eels.

Biology / Ecology

created Oct 21, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Deep Green underwater kite to generate electricity (w/ Video)

(PhysOrg.com) -- An underwater tidal turbine called an “underwater kite” has just secured finance from investors to ensure its 2011 tests can go ahead.

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

created May 11, 2010 | popularity 4.1 / 5 (25) | comments 10 | with audio podcast report

Norway plans the world's most powerful wind turbine

Norway plans to build the world's most powerful wind turbine, hoping the new technology will increase the profitability of costly offshore wind farms, partners behind the project said Friday.

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

created Feb 12, 2010 | popularity 4.4 / 5 (22) | comments 17

Efforts to save salmon may be undone by climate change

The Pacific Northwest has spent two decades retooling dams, rebuilding damaged watersheds and restoring stream flows to keep salmon from disappearing.

Biology / Ecology

created May 12, 2009 | popularity 1 / 5 (3) | comments 1