July 18, 2022

Source: Offshore Wind Biz

Excerpt:

A new research from the University of Delaware found that new offshore wind farms off the US East Coast will not cause changes to the surface weather in coastal areas and this is primarily thanks to bigger wind turbines.

The study, which looked at potential changes in surface temperature and wind speed, was performed taking into account wind turbines with a rotor diametre and hub height exceeding 220 and 120 metres, respectively, and with rated power exceeding 10 MW.

Read more: Study Finds New US Offshore Wind Farms Will Have no Significant Impact on Surface Weather