Modern-day wind turbines are constructed using mostly concrete and steel, topped by the fiberglass composite blades mounted to the nacelle that houses the gearbox and generator, along with much of the ...

Modvion is currently only making turbine towers from wood, but conventional blades also pose an environmental problem. They are manufactured from fiberglass bound together with epoxy resin, an ...

How to Make a Small Powerful Wind Generator ...

As wind power grows around the world, so does the threat the turbines pose to wildlife. From simple fixes to high-tech solutions, new approaches can help. By Katarina Zimmer / Knowable Magazine ...