How Commercial Fisheries and Offshore Wind Farms Can Get Along

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The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) was recently selected by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) for a two-year, $500,000 collaboration with the Responsible Offshore Development Alliance (RODA) and Global Marine Group to develop solutions to address commercial fishing access in U.S. offshore wind farms.

Offshore wind farms show great promise as major generators of renewable power in the United States. Faster, steadier offshore wind speeds mean plants can generate more power, more reliably, which is key in the nation’s densely populated coastal areas. New York State, whose coast is home to nearly 12 million people, is poised to become the epicenter of offshore wind power in the United States. But the emerging... ... More: Official Press Release NREL

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