University of Rhode Island Researchers Awarded $1.2 Million Federal Grant to Study Floating Offshore Wind Turbines
July 15, 2021
July 15, 2021
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, July 15 (TNSGra) -- The University of Rhode Island issued the following news:
Offshore wind turbines with a fixed foundation built into the seafloor, like those constructed off Block Island, are not economical in water more than 200 feet deep. A new system of floating turbines is now in development that would allow for electricity generation in deeper water farther offshore where winds are more favorable.
To optimize the operation of floating off . . .
Offshore wind turbines with a fixed foundation built into the seafloor, like those constructed off Block Island, are not economical in water more than 200 feet deep. A new system of floating turbines is now in development that would allow for electricity generation in deeper water farther offshore where winds are more favorable.
To optimize the operation of floating off . . .