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The Eiffel Tower now generates its own power with new wind turbines

The famous Paris landmark has been fitted with two new wind turbines that generate enough electricity to power the commercial areas of its first floor.

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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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Sahil2465d 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?