02.14.07: Differences with Cape Wind
Barbara asked about differences between the Delaware Offshore Wind Park proposal and the proposal for a wind park off the Massachusetts coast, called Cape Wind. Barbara wrote that while she is not opposed to the Delaware project, she wondered if concerns raised by the Cape Wind project were addressed in the proposal for Delaware...
Bluewater Wind learns from the experience of others around the world in assembling its project proposals. In addition to Cape Wind we looked to Europe, where for over 15 years they have used offshore wind energy to safely and reliably obtain clean, stable-priced electricity. Indeed, Bluewater Wind team members have participated in 21 of the 27 offshore wind energy projects operational today. That’s 868 megawatts, or 95%, of the total 918 megawatts of offshore wind energy projects that have been installed in the world.
In responding to some of the issues raised around Cape Wind per se, we must first note that there has been a lot of mis-information circulated about the Cape Wind project (example). So while there are important differences between the two projects, one might also keep in mind that some of the concerns expressed about Cape Wind are based on incorrect information. We’re confident that the residents of Delaware, and the various officials representing them, will look to the facts when making this important decision about the Delaware proposal.
In terms of specific differences between the projects, the turbines of the Delaware Offshore Wind Park will generally be further offshore than those of Cape Wind. As a result, the Delaware project will likely be more difficult to see from shore, compared to the Cape Wind project.
Boating will continue among the turbines of both projects, although the Delaware project is in an area that generally has less casual recreational boating.
Both projects will use turbines that have proven reliable and safe on other projects. Vestas, the company designated to supply the turbines for Delaware, has provided turbines for 64% of the world’s offshore wind energy capacity.
If you have a question or comment about differences between Cape Wind and the Delaware project, or how experience from around the world is being utilized in Delaware, please let us know.
Bluewater Wind learns from the experience of others around the world in assembling its project proposals. In addition to Cape Wind we looked to Europe, where for over 15 years they have used offshore wind energy to safely and reliably obtain clean, stable-priced electricity. Indeed, Bluewater Wind team members have participated in 21 of the 27 offshore wind energy projects operational today. That’s 868 megawatts, or 95%, of the total 918 megawatts of offshore wind energy projects that have been installed in the world.
In responding to some of the issues raised around Cape Wind per se, we must first note that there has been a lot of mis-information circulated about the Cape Wind project (example). So while there are important differences between the two projects, one might also keep in mind that some of the concerns expressed about Cape Wind are based on incorrect information. We’re confident that the residents of Delaware, and the various officials representing them, will look to the facts when making this important decision about the Delaware proposal.
In terms of specific differences between the projects, the turbines of the Delaware Offshore Wind Park will generally be further offshore than those of Cape Wind. As a result, the Delaware project will likely be more difficult to see from shore, compared to the Cape Wind project.
Boating will continue among the turbines of both projects, although the Delaware project is in an area that generally has less casual recreational boating.
Both projects will use turbines that have proven reliable and safe on other projects. Vestas, the company designated to supply the turbines for Delaware, has provided turbines for 64% of the world’s offshore wind energy capacity.
If you have a question or comment about differences between Cape Wind and the Delaware project, or how experience from around the world is being utilized in Delaware, please let us know.
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