European experience can help the U.S.

Wind Industry Profile of

On 29 July WindEurope CEO Giles Dickson was invited to give a testimony in front of the U.S. House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Europe, Energy, the Environment and Cyber. He provided lessons the USA could draw from Europe’s success in developing offshore wind. Offshore wind has become a large European industry, contributing to economic growth and decarbonisation. It can do the same for the US.

The USA stands at the very beginning of offshore wind development. The Vineyard Wind project will soon become the first commercial offshore wind farm in US waters. The Biden Administration has big plans for offshore wind: it wants to deploy 30 GW by 2030. Offshore wind can become a key industry for the US economy. Delivering the 30 GW target will require annual capital... ... More: Official Press Release WindEurope

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