NYSERDA Supports Offshore Wind Data Collection

Metocean Data Collection Allows Smarter Development of Projects to Increase Energy Production While Reducing Project Footprint

The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) is making up to $5 million available to support meteorological and oceanographic (metocean) data collection off the New York coast in areas with the potential for future offshore wind development. Alicia Barton, President and CEO, NYSERDA said, “Access to better meteorological and oceanographic data will enable New York to meet its ambitious offshore wind energy goals while protecting New York’s coastal resources and marine environment. Deploying this metocean data collection technology builds on the more than 20 robust studies the state completed over the past... ... More: Official Press Release NYSERDA

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