UD study to examine offshore wind farms' impact on weather

UD study looks to see if offshore wind farms would impact surface weather

As offshore wind projects in the United States get closer to a reality, one question that needs to be answered is how — if at all — these offshore wind farms are going to affect life for those living on the coast.  Of particular concern is if these offshore wind farms will have any impact on the weather, more specifically on surface wind speed and temperature. A new study from the University of Delaware published in Environmental Research Letters shows that those living on the East Coast shouldn’t worry about any potential meteorological changes to the surface temperature or wind speed as a... ... More: Official Press Release University of Delaware

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