Scientists and policymakers team up on floating wind despite delays
International partnerships behind floating turbines have so far survived Trump Administration tests, even as projects encounter setbacks.
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What happened
Floating wind turbines became possible through international collaboration and government support. Those alliances faced a challenge under the Trump Administration but have so far held. Scientists and policymakers worldwide, including in Maine, are now working together to bring the technology to market while projects face slowdowns and policy changes.
Why it matters
The partnerships are described as the real test for whether floating wind can advance. Projects are being held back by delays and policy reversals.
Timeline
- Oct 18, 4:55 AM ET: Partnerships behind floating turbines were tested under the Trump Administration but were still holding.
- Oct 20, 3:30 AM ET: Scientists and policymakers, including in Maine, moved to commercialize floating wind as projects faced delays and policy reversals.
Coverage
- Floating wind industry leans into global collaboration amid headwinds (canarymedia.com)
- A Rising Tide Lifted Floating Wind Turbines. Now Comes the Real Test. (insideclimatenews.org)
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