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Wind Power ‘Superhighway’ Could Help Transform Panhandle Into U.S. Energy Hub

The wind energy boom has largely evaded Oklahoma’s Panhandle, but new turbine projects and a proposal for a $2 billion transmission line could transform the prairie into a national wind energy hub.

But the projects are being planned amid uncertainty at the state Capitol, where tax credits for the wind industry are in the crosshairs.

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A $10 billion renewable energy startup just unveiled their largest onshore wind turbine

It’s 787 feet tall with a rotor diameter of 518 feet.

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Solar now costs 6¢ per kilowatt-hour, beating government goal by 3 years

Cost goals met, the DOE is moving on to address grid reliability in solar.

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Giant Rechargeable Batteries Could Soon Be Installed In Britain

Giant rechargeable batteries could soon be installed in Britain to aid green energy facilities.

The business secretary Greg Clark is expected to announce plans this week to install the batteries near wind and solar panel farms to help the energy resources continue to supply households when demand increases.

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Sahil2479d ago

Correct me if I'm wrong...but I had the 'impression' that the solar farms charged the batteries...not the other way round...or have I got my Physics mixed up?