CleanTech Journal Desk

News at Glance Journal of Fluids Engineering dedicates a special issue to research presented at the 2025 ASME Turbo Expo on wind and renewable energy. The collection brings conference findings into the journal literature, increasing visibility for engineering work on turbines and system integration. Special issue aims to bridge academic research and industry application, supporting […]

News at Glance Wind developers and conservation groups are pursuing new farm layouts to lower collision and habitat risks for birds and bats. Design measures under consideration include turbine placement, hub height adjustments and targeted curtailment, alongside detection technologies. Policy makers and planners are weighing operational and landscape approaches to balance energy growth with wildlife […]

News at Glance Global offshore wind momentum continues with expanding project pipelines and rising investor interest across Europe and Asia. Floating wind is enabling deeper-water developments and opening new national markets previously out of reach for fixed-bottom turbines. Japan is advancing policy and pilot projects but faces permitting, grid connection and port infrastructure constraints that […]

News at Glance Mini-wind turbines deliver kilowatt-scale generation suitable for individual homes, farms and small businesses. Key components include rotors, hubs, generators and power electronics that convert mechanical rotation into grid-compatible electricity. Siting and turbulence determine yield and reliability, making placement and mounting critical for performance. Mini-turbines provide local, kilowatt-scale power to buildings and small […]

News at Glance Researchers in Science call for policy that includes lifecycle impacts, land use and material demand. Recommended measures include spatial planning, circular-material strategies and strengthened governance. Authors warn that ignoring non-carbon trade-offs can hinder public support and complicate deployment. Policy prescriptions emphasise lifecycle, land and social safeguards for clean energy A paper published […]

News at Glance Translucent Solar has begun producing solar panels at a facility in South Carolina, according to CleanTechnica. Production focuses on translucent photovoltaic technology intended for integration into buildings and other surfaces. Start of manufacturing represents a step toward commercial scale-up of see-through solar solutions in the US market. Manufacturing Starts at South Carolina […]

News at Glance Study published in Nature Scientific Reports presents a real-time validation approach for grid-connected PV–wind hybrid control strategies. Focus on operational testing to assess advanced controller performance under realistic conditions prior to field deployment. Intended outcome is improved confidence in stability, responsiveness and integration of distributed renewable generation. Real-time testing framework aims to […]

News at Glance Solar module prices declined about 90% over roughly 15 years. Declines were driven by manufacturing scale, efficiency gains and supportive policy mechanisms. Falling costs have helped solar become broadly competitive with conventional power sources. 90% Price Drop Has Helped Solar Compete With Fossil Fuels Solar photovoltaic (PV) module prices have fallen sharply […]

News at Glance *57 retired wind-turbine blades* were integrated into the structure of a five-storey car park in Sweden in 2025. *The facility provides 365 parking spaces* and uses blades as exterior walls rather than disposing of them. *The project exemplifies adaptive reuse* of composite wind-turbine components amid broader recycling challenges. 57 Blades Repurposed as […]

News at Glance *Anthropocene Magazine reported* that discarded solar panels could contain as much as $1 trillion in recoverable materials. *End-of-life panels* are expected to become a large secondary materials stream as global photovoltaic deployment expands. *Recycling and collection barriers* — not raw material scarcity — are the main obstacles to realising that value. Report […]