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The University of Maine’s #VolturnUS technology will be at the forefront of the next wave of clean energy in our state! #BOEM's recent announcement about the proposed Gulf of Maine Offshore Wind Research project is a significant milestone. This initiative involves up to 12 #floatingoffshorewindturbines located 28 miles off the coast of Portland, Maine, capable of generating up to 144 megawatts of renewable energy. This project is pivotal not just for advancing technology but also for researching the environmental impact of #floatingoffshorewind. "We look forward to working with the State and Diamond Offshore Wind on this first of its kind floating project in the US. The VolturnUS technology has evolved and improved over the past decade, while maintaining the ability to produce the hulls locally, creating local jobs," said Dr. Habib Dagher, P.E. #OffshoreWind #RenewableEnergy #MaineInnovation #CleanEnergyFuture #BOEM #EnvironmentalSustainability #floatingoffshorewind
We have completed our environmental review of the proposed Gulf of Maine offshore wind research lease. From our environmental review, as well as input from consulting agencies and public feedback, we found that issuing a wind energy research lease would not significantly impact the environment. Visit https://ow.ly/iHfs50RT2Nq for details on the environmental review and next steps.
Professor Emeritus of Music at University of Maine
1moBest of luck!