North America
September 2, 2024
Renewables | Wind Power
Visual Primer Series
Visual Primer: U.S. Offshore Wind Industry Continues to Expand Amid Setbacks
Offshore wind auctions and procurement plans continue to advance driven by clean energy policies and financial incentives.
Despite facing hurdles, the U.S. offshore wind industry continues to make progress. The Vineyard Wind project off Massachusetts is under investigation after a turbine blade failure, and a Gulf of Mexico lease auction has been canceled due to a lack of interest. Nevertheless, ambitious plans to expand the industry are moving forward, including the implementation of the first floating offshore wind research lease and California’s plan to procure 7.6 gigawatts (GW) of capacity.
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