USA - Offshore wind power largely untapped renewable energy source

The possibilities to provide vast amounts of renewable energy by placing wind towers in the sea are endless. The wind currents are much stronger over water which would provide wind power at an increased rate. The possibilities to provide vast amounts of renewable energy by placing wind towers in the sea are endless. The wind currents are much stronger over water which would provide wind power at an increased rate. Offshore wind power has the potential to provide as much profit as drilling for oil.

In Europe they have created a floating turbine which unconventionally places the rotor behind the nacelle. As the floating tower leans some 6-8 degrees away from the wind, this downwind design allows the unit to tilt forward -- keeping the blades aligned with the wind's force to capture its maximal energy.

The University of Massachusetts Offshore Wind Energy Systems Engineering Course Development was given a grant by the Department of Energy to try and create the professionals of the future to help catch up to German and Norwegian companies.

Imagine the possibilities if we were able to capture the wind energy created in the Gulf of Mexico. The Europeans are way ahead of the United states in this field and the Obama administration is trying to get more people involved. I believe this is the future of energy.

Tom Vinson of the American Wind Energy Association discussed Interior Secretary Ken Salazar issuing five leases to four companies that will now test the capability of wind energy off the coasts of New Jersey and Delaware. The United States currently has zero offshore wind power projects.

Secretary Salazar issued the offshore renewable energy exploratory leases, the first of their kind ever issued by the Federal Government, to Bluewater Wind New Jersey Energy, LLC; Fishermen’s Energy of New Jersey, LLC; Deepwater Wind, LLC; and Bluewater Wind Delaware, LLC. The leases were developed under an Interim Policy and authorize data gathering activities, allowing for the construction of meteorological towers on the Outer Continental Shelf from six to 18 miles offshore to collect site-specific data on wind speed, intensity, and direction..

In Europe they have created a floating turbine which unconventionally places the rotor behind the nacelle. As the floating tower leans some 6-8 degrees away from the wind, this downwind design allows the unit to tilt forward -- keeping the blades aligned with the wind's force to capture its maximal energy.

The University of Massachusetts Offshore Wind Energy Systems Engineering Course Development was given a grant by the Department of Energy to try and create the professionals of the future to help catch up to German and Norwegian companies.

Imagine the possibilities if we were able to capture the wind energy created in the Gulf of Mexico. The Europeans are way ahead of the United states in this field and the Obama administration is trying to get more people involved. I believe this is the future of energy.

Tom Vinson of the American Wind Energy Association discussed Interior Secretary Ken Salazar issuing five leases to four companies that will now test the capability of wind energy off the coasts of New Jersey and Delaware. The United States currently has zero offshore wind power projects.

Secretary Salazar issued the offshore renewable energy exploratory leases, the first of their kind ever issued by the Federal Government, to Bluewater Wind New Jersey Energy, LLC; Fishermen’s Energy of New Jersey, LLC; Deepwater Wind, LLC; and Bluewater Wind Delaware, LLC. The leases were developed under an Interim Policy and authorize data gathering activities, allowing for the construction of meteorological towers on the Outer Continental Shelf from six to 18 miles offshore to collect site-specific data on wind speed, intensity, and direction.

For more information please contact Trevor Sievert at ts@windfair.net