Floating Wind Turbines Show Resilience in Maine Simulations
University of Maine's research advances offshore wind technology, aiming to harness deep-water wind energy.
- A 13-foot prototype successfully withstood simulated storm conditions in an indoor pool.
- Floating turbines are crucial for capturing wind energy in waters too deep for traditional turbines.
- The Gulf of Maine's wind energy potential could power 350 million homes, according to researchers.
- The first U.S. floating wind energy auctions are set for the Gulf of Maine.
- UMaine's floating turbine technology is attracting global interest for its potential to address climate change.