In the past couple of years, the federal administration and California have seldom agreed on policies. Dino Grandoni writes in the Washington Post that offshore wind power is one area of agreement. California and the Trump administration rarely agree on energy policy. Here's an exception. Under President Trump, the federal government and the nation’s … Continue reading Amazingly Trump administration and California both want to erect wind turbines off of the state’s coast
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Scale of offshore wind developments leading to more centralisation of ownership
The energy transition is leading to many interesting trends. Offshore windfarms, given their size and costs, are profoundly shaping the country’s electricity system. Bridget Woodman from the University of Exeter explains about recent developments in an article on The Conversation website. Britain's offshore boom is concentrating power in the hands of a few very … Continue reading Scale of offshore wind developments leading to more centralisation of ownership
Energy transition underway: offshore wind proving its worth
We are seeing more and more how many renewable energy technologies are able to compete effectively against conventional energy sources. Stanley Reed reviews in the New York Times how offshore wind is making important gains. The cost reductions in recent years are impressive. It is hard to imagine that the nuclear industry is seeing the … Continue reading Energy transition underway: offshore wind proving its worth