The US Just Set Ambitious Offshore Wind Power Targets. What Will It Take to Meet Them?
April 1, 2021 / From Singularity Hub —
“The Biden administration announced on March 29, 2021, that it would accelerate the federal review process for offshore wind projects and provide more funding. It also set a goal: Develop 30,000 megawatts of offshore wind capacity this decade—enough to power 10 million homes with clean energy. To put that in perspective, the US has just 42 megawatts today.
“Several wind farm developers already hold leases in prime locations off the Eastern Seaboard, suggesting plenty of interest. So, will the government’s new goals and promise of additional funding be enough to finally launch a thriving offshore wind industry?”
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