Developed by researchers under the name DeepCWind, the VolturnUS is the only operational offshore turbine in the United States, and the only floating turbine in the world. To renewable energy enthusiasts, offshore wind power is one of the most promising new technologies with potential to reduce American dependence on fossil fuels. It refers to the construction of offshore turbines that utilize natural, high-velocity ocean wind energy to produce electricity. (Connor-Cleveland) In the United States, there is roughly 4,000 gigawatts of unharnessed offshore wind capacity within 50 miles of our coastline, which is enough to power the United States annually four times over. (Connor-Cleveland)

 

This article is important because most people are not aware of offshore wind power. It is also important to know that offshore wind power is one of the most promising new technologies. This is because they use the high powered ocean wind to produce electricity. Offshore wind power can be more reliable, because the ocean is usually always winsy. It can also save more birds that get killed by the turbines, because most birds do not fly over the ocean. In conclusion, offshore wind energy can help further save the environment.