Wind turbines are designed to generate energy, not store it. When winds are sufficient, the power goes straight to the transmission grid. But if the grid gets more energy than it can handle, electricity prices drop and turbines are shut down. The reverse is also an issue. When winds are low, turbines earn little to…

Many wind turbines in the United States consist of a steel tower with an average hub height of less than 100 m, yet higher wind turbines are proven to produce higher yields. Max Bögl Wind AG offers hub heights above 130 m. Recently, the company built the world’s tallest wind turbine with a hub height…