Canada is interested in offshore wind energy

The Newfoundland and Labrador Environmental Industry Association (NEIA) has released a study identifying the supply chain associated with offshore wind energy development, and analyzing the capacity within the province to meet development requirements.

“There are many similarities between the needs of an offshore oil and gas industry, and those of an offshore wind energy industry,” said Kieran Hanley, NEIA’s Executive Director. “This was apparent to us last September, while leading a trade mission to Hamburg and the largest wind energy exhibition in the world.” Hanley said the exhibition featured firms providing many of the same products and services found in Newfoundland and Labrador. “Though the similarities were obvious, we wanted to begin... ... More: Official Press Release NEIA

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WindEnergy, Canada, Newfoundland, offshore