Open Waters Solar’s Post

🌬️ Turning the Wind into Power 💡 On the next Washington to Washington, we’re exploring the growing role of wind turbines in Washington State’s energy future. 🔄 Are wind farms the key to clean energy, or do they come with challenges we can’t ignore? We’ll dive into the pros, like renewable energy and job creation, and the cons, including concerns about wildlife impacts and aesthetics. Hear from experts, communities, and stakeholders as we unpack this critical issue shaping our state’s sustainable future.

Let’s celebrate World Wind Day by harnessing the power of wind for a cleaner, greener future! #WorldWindDay #RenewableEnergy #CleanEnergyFuture #PPPublications #SchoolBooks #EducationalBooks #IndiaEducation #LearningJourney #CurriculumApproved #StudentResources #QualityEducation #IndianSchools #AcademicExcellence #TeachingMaterials #EducatorsChoice #YoungReaders #KnowledgeIsPower #BackToSchool #StudyMaterials #EducationForAll

As a bird expert at Vattenfall, I have been occupied with understanding bird collisions with wind turbines for years. What and how many birds collide, under what circumstances do they collide and what could we do to reduce the risk. Could we make the turbine blades more visible to the birds making them better able to avoid collisions? There are some promising first results on painting one blade black. But more studies are needed and the most effective colours and patterns might well differ between bird species groups and locations. We are continuously looking at ways to reduce the impact of wind turbines on the environment. That's why we are taking part in collaborative research efforts to understand if we can use colours to make wind farms safer for birds. If we could find other ways of reducing collision risk to birds than stopping the turbines, and losing renewable energy production, that would of course be better for everybody. #BirdResearch #Biodiversity #RenewableEnergy

Episode 5, coming soon. Solar Sidekicks is on the road for Radio Carrum.

It's interesting to read about current research to reduce the harm to birds from wind farms. Research is underway to determine whether painting one offshore wind turbine blade black will help reduce the number of bird victims. This is a collaboration between the province of Groningen in the Netherlands, energy company RWE and other authorities and private parties, including Vattenfall. #offshorewind #windenergy #biodiversity #environment #windturbines

It's Trivia Tuesday at Arcadia! Let's test your knowledge with today's question: What is the largest planet in our solar system? Drop your answers in the comments below and let's see who knows their space facts! 🚀🌌 #TriviaTuesday #ArcadiaSchool #SpaceTrivia

👉 There are some fabulous things happening in the world of solar technology. Don't miss out on a great weekend read with this The Green Techpreneur interview. Pratik G. Cofounder at Skyfri discusses: How Skyfri's solar asset management solution offers immediate savings of operating heads by 20-30% for power plants that were previously manually managed Skyfri's dramatic global growth - it already manages about 185 sites worldwide. The team-building element that Pratik G. believes was the key to Skyfri's rapid rise. What gives him hope for the future in the face of climate chaos 👉 Greta Thunberg's impact and the climate-aware youth of today... Read and listen to The Green Techpreneur in the newsletter below, and make sure to subscribe to keep up with how outstanding climate entrepreneurs are shaking up industries and building. #sustainability #climateinnovation #solarenergy #SparkTheTransition https://lnkd.in/eAzWcan8

🌍💡 InterPED recently participated in the CINEA - European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency Cluster Meeting on Positive Energy Neighbourhoods and Districts in Brussels! Represented by partners R2M Spain and Level 9, we joined discussions on energy systems integration, interoperability, and scaling Positive Energy Districts across Europe. Read more about the key takeaways and insights: https://shorturl.at/jY2oV #InterPED #PositiveEnergyDistricts #EnergyTransition #SustainableCities #HorizonEU #EnergyTransition #SustainableCities #HorizonEU

🐟 Did you know that 1 in 5 fish doesn’t make it through a conventional #hydropower turbine? That’s a sobering statistic for anyone who cares about our rivers and #ecosystems. Gia Schneider, Co-Founder and CEO of Natel Energy, shares how this alarming fact inspired them to design the FishSafe™ turbine—a revolutionary technology that not only generates #cleanenergy but also protects aquatic life. Watch the full episode to learn how Natel Energy is turning challenges into opportunities, ensuring that #renewableenergy can coexist with healthy, thriving river ecosystems. 👉 https://lnkd.in/dp4KchYq

Even during an inspection, there’s a moment to pause and take it all in — where the horizon meets possibility, harnessing the wind for a cleaner tomorrow. #RenewableEnergy #WindPower #Sustainability