2nd Offshore Wind Summit Will be Held in April in Washington (USA)

IQPC presents the 2nd Offshore Wind Summit which is to be held April 27 – 29, 2011, Washington, DC.

Offshore wind energy can help the nation reduce its greenhouse gas emissions, diversify its energy supply, provide cost‐competitive electricity to key coastal regions, and stimulate national economic revitalization by investing in infrastructure and creating skilled “green collar” jobs.

Since no wind turbines are installed in U.S. waters, there is a shortage of critical data on the environmental and citing effects of turbines, and the installation, operations, and maintenance of these turbines. This lack of data drives up the costs of financing offshore wind projects to the point where financing charges account for roughly half of the cost of offshore wind energy.

Energy IQ spoke exclusively with Dr. Sue Haupt – Scientific Program Manager for Renewable Energy, and Bill Mahoney – Director Weather Systems & Assessment Program, from the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR). The interview explored these concerns developers face in offshore wind development.

Representatives from The National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) will attend IQPC’s 2nd Annual Offshore Wind Power Summit, this year’s key meeting towards the future of America’s energy security through offshore wind development.

IQPC produces more than 1,500 events annually around the world, and continues to grow. Founded in 1973, IQPC now has offices in major cities across five continents. IQPC leverages a global research base of best practices to produce a cross industry portfolio of information-sharing forums.

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Source: businesswire, March 09, 2011