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Binance will discontinue Binance Pool, Cloud Mining and related functions on 10 November 2026, the exchange has announced. The move affects miners who relied on the platform's mining infrastructure. Separately, in Omsk, owners of an illegal bitcoin farm set up at a thermal power plant were fined and penalised, adding to the discussion around mining regulation in Russia.
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Researchers writing in Physics World suggest that low-level clouds may actually help wind farm performance rather than hinder it. Cloud layers can alter wind speeds and atmospheric conditions near turbine height, potentially increasing the energy turbines can extract. The finding points to new ways of forecasting and siting wind farms, and is drawing attention among renewable energy and atmospheric physics specialists.
- 3Victorian wind farm praise sparks renewables debate▼Whenever I see an image of a wind farm my mind shows me a coal mine & power plant sitting beside it. Makes those tall, e
A social media user in Victoria, Australia, drew attention by saying every image of a wind farm makes them picture the coal mine and power plant it is displacing — which makes the turbines look even more beautiful. The comment praises Victoria's renewable energy rollout and urges voters to back parties that support more renewables.
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Weather is drawing broad attention as several national agencies issue warnings. India's IMD forecasts thunderstorms, lightning and heavy rain across several states, with 60 kmph wind gusts expected in New Delhi. Thailand's Meteorological Department warns of heavy rain and flash floods until October 16, while Australian and US farming outlets track heavy rain keeping producers out of fields. People are checking forecasts and preparing for disruption.
- 5Trump moves against Revolution Wind, threatening New England energy bills●# Trump is trying to make New England # energy bills even more expensive. https:// electrek.co/2026/10/14/revolut ion-wi
The Trump administration is attacking the Revolution Wind project, an offshore wind farm that supplies power to New England. Critics, including Electrek, argue the move will raise already-high energy bills for households across the region. Opponents of the policy say the administration is undermining a major clean energy source just as demand for electricity is climbing.
- 6BP halts work on two North Sea offshore wind projects●Der Energiekonzern # BP hat die Arbeiten an zwei geplanten # OffshoreWindparks in der # Nordsee offenbar gestoppt. Die P
BP has reportedly stopped work on two planned offshore wind farms in the North Sea. The Oceanbeat West and East projects were meant to deliver four gigawatts of combined capacity. The company denies any permanent withdrawal from offshore wind, but the pause is being read as a sign of trouble for its renewables strategy.
- 7Australia's largest wind farm approved despite Coalition buffer policy●Labor waves through Australia's biggest wind farm – a project "not possible" under state Coalition buffer policy https:/
Australia's biggest wind farm has been waved through under the federal Labor government, with supporters noting the project would not have been possible under the state Coalition's buffer policy, which restricts where wind turbines can be built. The decision is being discussed as a contrast between Labor and Coalition approaches to renewable energy development.
- 8Old wind turbine blades could replace steel rebar in concrete●From wind farms to concrete: Old turbine blades could cut rebar emissions by 90% https:// interestingengineering.com/ene
Researchers propose grinding down retired wind turbine blades and using the material in place of steel rebar in reinforced concrete, potentially cutting rebar-related emissions by around 90 percent. The approach would also tackle the growing problem of disposing of turbine blades, which are difficult to recycle because of their composite construction.
- 9Wind turbine supplier EEW to cut around 100 jobs in Rostock●Der # Windkraftzulieferer # EEW in # Rostock will bis Jahresende rund 100 # Arbeitsplätze abbauen. Das entspricht etwa z
Wind turbine component maker EEW plans to cut about 100 jobs at its Rostock site by the end of the year, roughly ten percent of the workforce. The company blames a lack of orders for offshore wind farms and growing competitive pressure from Chinese manufacturers. The cuts highlight mounting strain on Germany's wind energy supply chain despite the country's push to expand renewables.
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Two new developments are putting Western Australia's wind energy sector in the spotlight. Deutsche Bank has provided financing for Foresight's Kondinin Wind Farm, while Boom Logistics has secured an $18 million contract to supply crane services for Neoen's Narrogin Wind Farm. The deals signal continued investment momentum in Australia's renewable energy build-out, with contractors and lenders moving on projects across the state's wheatbelt region.
- 11Giant inflatable pumpkin rolls down North Carolina road●Watch: Giant inflatable pumpkin rolls down North Carolina road https://www. upi.com/Odd_News/2026/10/14/in flatable-pump
A giant inflatable pumpkin escaped from a North Carolina farm after being swept up by strong wind, rolling down a public road in Cary. Footage of the runaway decoration is being shared widely, with viewers amused by the surreal sight of the enormous pumpkin traveling down the street. No injuries or damage were reported.
- 12USDA bans federal funding for solar and wind on farmland▼"Trump's # USDA 🚨just banned fed funding for # solar & # wind on farmers' own cropland. Eff Oct 16th. R Rusk, a MI dairy
The USDA under President Trump has barred federal funding for solar and wind projects on farmers' cropland, effective October 16. Farmers affected include a Michigan dairy farmer whose $85,000 solar grant was never awarded, and Illinois-based Book Family Farms, which had already built two solar arrays. The move is drawing criticism over its impact on farm energy independence.
- 13Scotland's Hagshaw Hill wind farm fully recycled●One of Britain’s earliest wind farms, Hagshaw Hill in Scotland, has been fully decommissioned and recycled, with less th
Hagshaw Hill, one of Britain's earliest wind farms in Scotland, has been fully decommissioned, with less than 0.1% of the old turbines sent to landfill. Nearly all components were recycled, demonstrating that ageing wind infrastructure can be dismantled sustainably. Environmental commentators are highlighting the project as proof that wind power's end-of-life waste problem can be largely avoided.
- 14China leads world in wind energy capacity●China has thousands of wind farms. For scale, China had about 561 GW of installed wind capacity in 2024, and more than h
China had about 561 GW of installed wind capacity in 2024, with thousands of wind farms across the country. More than half of the world's offshore wind turbines were located in China by spring 2025, making it the global leader in wind energy. The figures are being cited to push back against claims that China lacks renewable energy leadership.
- 15Germany's offshore wind expansion stalling, experts warn●Der Ausbau der # OffshoreWindkraft in Deutschland stockt. Verzögerte # Netzanschlüsse , steigende Baukosten und sinkende
The expansion of offshore wind power in Germany is losing momentum. Delayed grid connections, rising construction costs and falling electricity prices are putting planned wind farms at risk. Since mid-2025, no new site auctions have taken place due to a lack of interest from developers, prompting the German government to prepare corrective measures for the sector.
- 16Virginia needs massive new power buildout to meet demand▼Virginia's energy demand is rising so fast that under current policies, we need to add twice as much solar, build 16 more wind farms and up to 17 small nuclear reactors
Virginia's electricity demand is growing so quickly that meeting it under current policies would require doubling the state's solar capacity, building 16 additional wind farms, and constructing up to 17 small nuclear reactors, according to reporting by Cardinal News. The figures underline how rapidly the state's energy needs are expanding and the scale of new generation required.
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Security researchers warn that poorly protected renewable energy infrastructure could leave solar and wind farms exposed to cyberattacks. The report points to vulnerabilities in the systems that monitor and control renewable power installations, which could allow attackers to disrupt electricity generation. The findings highlight growing concern about the cybersecurity of critical energy infrastructure as countries accelerate their shift to renewables.
- 18Ocean Breeze Energy Takes Over Alpha Ventus Operations▼Ocean Breeze Energy takes over operation of alpha ventus
Ocean Breeze Energy has taken over the operation of alpha ventus, Germany's first offshore wind farm in the North Sea. The handover marks a change in the management of the pioneering project, which has served as a test site for offshore wind technology since it began producing power. The move is being reported in the offshore wind industry press.