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An offshore transmission backbone could support offshore wind development and the East Coast's energy needs for generations to come. This article was updated July 31, 2024, to clarify that the states formalized the memorandum of understanding. A big roadblock to offshore wind power is getting approval for onshore transmission lines.
Graphic showing how power gets from an offshore wind turbine to the offshore substation. The jacket foundation secures the tower and above-water turbine components to the sea floor. Array cables link the wind turbines together and deliver power from the turbines to the offshore substation.
The plans envision it supporting at least 85 gigawatts of offshore wind power by 2050 – close to the U.S. goal of 110 GW of installed wind power by mid-century, enough to power 40 million homes and up from 0.2 GW today. The Northeast States Collaborative formalized their goals in July 2024 through a multistate memorandum of understanding.
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