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Offshore wind farms connected by an underwater power grid for transmission could revolutionize how the East Coast gets its electricity

  • Written by Tyler Hansen, Research Associate in Environmental Studies, Dartmouth College
Offshore wind farms connected by an underwater power grid for transmission could revolutionize how the East Coast gets its electricityEach offshore wind turbine can produce large amounts of power.AP Photo/Michael Dwyer

Strong offshore winds have the potential to supply coastlines with massive, consistent flows of clean electricity. One study estimates offshore wind farms could meet 11 times the projected global electricity demand in 2040.

The U.S. East Coast is an ideal location...

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