The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and its partners are harnessing offshore wind resources, boasting a technical resource potential of over 4,000 gigawatts (GW).
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A Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) has earmarked $16.4 million to fund research enhancing the environmental compatibility of offshore renewable energy deployments
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The initiative aligns with the Biden-Harris Administration’s goals of a carbon-free electricity sector by 2035 and a net-zero-emissions economy by 2050
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Research into the integrity and monitoring of mooring lines for offshore wind energy systems is a pivotal focus of the funding
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The National Offshore Wind R&D Consortium, supported by WETO, is a $41 million national offshore wind R&D consortium
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The DOE has outlined regional and national strategies to accelerate U.S. offshore wind deployment and operation
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The journey towards offshore wind energy is illuminated with the promise of innovation, collaboration, and a steadfast commitment
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The strategy navigates towards a sustainable, environmentally compatible, and economically viable future
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The federal government aims to deploy 30 gigawatts of new offshore wind energy by 2030, supporting 77,000 jobs and powering 10 million homes.