Wind energy turbines have become one of the most recognizable symbols of the global energy transition. Their unmistakable profile can be spotted across the farmlands, coastlines, and ridgelines of North America, a striking reminder of the leaps and b....
The American wind industry has reached an inflection point. Since 1992, more than 11,000 turbines have been decommissioned across the United States, with retirement velocity accelerating sharply as first- and second-generation projects reach....
The U.S. offshore wind sector has been gaining ground for over a decade. But this rapid scale-up also brought a direct collision with a longstanding maritime law that would define how these wind farms could be built: the Jones Act. The Jones Act, ....
Offshore wind changes the meaning of the phrase “go take a look.” Onshore, a suspected fault often triggers a truck roll and a same-day inspection. Offshore, the same decision can require vessel scheduling, crew coordination, permits, and most un....