Renewable energy only accounts for around 11% of global energy production. This is a staggeringly low figure, considering that if we are to reach net-zero by 2050 and save the world, renewable energy needs to account for at least 60% of global energy production in less than seven years’ time. Reaching this target will take a mammoth international effort and brilliant innovations to make renewable energy roll-out cheaper, faster and easier. Luckily, X1 Wind has done this innovation; their unique pyramid-shaped offshore wind turbine is set to help us harness the most environmentally friendly form of energy like never before! But is it enough?
Before we dive into X1’s brilliant design, we first need to recap how current wind power works.