The US District Court for the District of Nebraska has rejected several major claims brought by North Fork Wind against Knox County after the county adopted increasingly restrictive wind-energy zoning rules and ultimately banned new …

Arklow Energy Ltd plans to dismantle Ireland's only offshore wind farm, Arklow Bank Wind Farm, due to safety concerns that led to its shutdown in 2024. The company seeks permission to remove turbines, cables, and other components by 2033. …

The Taylor County Supervisors held a public hearing to discuss Black Maple Wind, LLC's application for a wind energy conversion permit. Apex Clean Energy, representing Black Maple Wind, outlined the project's scope, including securing …

Ashtabula Township trustees have passed a resolution to declare the area a restricted zone for large and economically significant wind farm projects, citing potential health, safety, and property value concerns. The resolution enables a …

Wind energy, once embraced in North Dakota for its economic benefits such as tax revenue and lease payments to farmers, is facing growing opposition. The state, which ranks ninth in the U.S. for wind energy production, has seen a …

Maine regulators have approved a large wind farm in Aroostook County, projected to be the state's biggest renewable energy initiative. Set for completion in the early 2030s, the 800-megawatt wind farm and its associated 111-mile …

California has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, accusing it of undermining the value of offshore wind energy leases and then offering developers a buyback deal, effectively cancelling these leases for financial …

A Siemens Gamesa 14 MW turbine at Orsted's Greater Changhua 4 offshore wind farm in Taiwan malfunctioned and caught fire on August 8, 2026. There were no injuries as no personnel or ships were nearby. Immediate safety measures included …

A Boston-based research group's white paper indicates that New England's shift towards renewable energy and away from natural gas, which still dominates the region's energy mix, is leading to higher electricity costs and potential supply …

The Laramie Range Wind Project, a 650-megawatt wind farm featuring up to 139 turbines across over 41,000 acres near Cheyenne, Wyoming, has been approved after a rigorous two-day hearing. Despite previous rejection and ongoing local …

The North Fork Ridge Wind Farm in Barton County, Missouri, has experienced three separate wind turbine failures over the past three years, with the most recent incident occurring on July 31, 2026. No injuries were reported in any of the …

A wind turbine at Liberty's North Fork Ridge Wind Farm in Barton County, Missouri, collapsed without causing any injuries. This incident marks the second turbine collapse at the farm, which is part of a network designed to generate around …

Chevron is set to use explosives to dismantle 11 inactive wind turbines near Casper, causing potential loud noises and vibrations. The controlled demolition involves precise charges to safely fell the towers, with safety measures and …

Danish company Ørsted has paused its 1.4GW offshore wind project near Incheon, South Korea, due to it not meeting their investment criteria. The project, which was set to be South Korea's largest by a single developer, will undergo a …

A federal judge has upheld Knox County's ban on industrial wind and solar development, dismissing constitutional challenges by North Fork Wind. The judge ruled that the county's concerns about aesthetics and safety justified the ban and …

A petition has been initiated to urge the Welsh government to prohibit wind farm developments on peatlands, arguing that such projects undermine the carbon storage and biodiversity benefits of these areas. The Cambrian Mountains Society, …

RWE has agreed to a $1.22 billion deal with the Trump administration to cancel three offshore wind leases and redirect the investment to LNG and natural gas projects. This marks the administration's fifth and largest deal this year aimed …

Eversource faced a significant financial setback, recording a $164 million charge due to construction delays in the Revolution Wind project, influenced by Trump administration's stop-work orders. Despite selling its stake in the project, …