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Articles by Robert van Waarden

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Designing wind turbines for a country that isn’t windy

Designing wind turbines for a country that isn’t windy

A Thai engineer is developing small, light wind turbines to suit the nation’s low wind speeds. But will Thailand, and others, recognise the benefits?

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Mayor with a vision tranforms rural Czech community

Mayor with a vision tranforms rural Czech community

Defeated by government, Petr Pavek is on a solo mission to develop a different, more sustainable future for his community.

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Megawatts, community and green development in Thailand

Megawatts, community and green development in Thailand

The construction of Thailand’s largest-ever wind farm is not only great for industry – it’s an example of how sustainable development can be a win-win.

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Wind-power dreaming in the shadow of the Himalayas

Wind-power dreaming in the shadow of the Himalayas

Nepalese engineer Amrit Singh Thapa believes wind power – not hydro – is the solution to Nepal’s energy crisis. And his calculations show it’s feasible.