Maine approves floating offshore wind project
After years of delay, a 12 MW pilot project looks set for establishment, and a new initiative will map out the path toward more and cheaper floating offshore wind in the state's waters.
The number of US states with concrete plans for offshore wind is now at nine. Maine Governor Janet Mills (D), has signed a bill demanding that the state's Public Utilities Commission (PUC) approve the contract for demonstration project Maine Aqua Ventus – the first floating offshore wind project in the US – which will consist of two 6 MW wind turbines, announces the governor's office.
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