The wind turbines used in offshore wind are much larger than the ones you might have seen nearby your community or while driving on the highways.
That’s because we need larger towers for the deep water in the ocean, which makes offshore wind harder and more expensive to construct and maintain than onshore wind.
And, that’s aside from the fact that you’re doing it in the ocean!
The upside for offshore wind is the blades, rotor, gearbox, and generator can be much larger. That combined with the strong and consistent wind speeds means the turbines can generate more electricity! Experts predict the continuous improvements in technology will reduce the cost of offshore wind energy over time.
