Another wind project on the East Coast may face challenges with turbine installation due to glauconite, a soil that crushes under high pressure. Preliminary geotechnical analysis for New England Wind, an Avangrid project, showed a risk of turbine pile foundation refusal in 50 of nearly 130 turbine locations, or about 40%, according to 2023 records obtained through a Freedom of Information Act request.
Globally, offshore wind energy development has seen explosive growth. By the end of 2022, total global offshore wind capacity in operation had reached 64.3GW.
810MW Empire Offshore Wind Project receives green signal from New York State Public Service Commission, marking a milestone in clean energy transition. With construction of transmission facilities imminent, the project promises to bolster economy and energy security.
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