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Old 02-06-2023, 12:36 PM   #4
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Aside from tech issues that face the turbines even when ashore....

Building and maintaining them in the offshore environment is mindboggling. Sure it can be done but it is hugely expensive.

My old assistance tower boss got out of the little leagues and started betting on wind farms 2 decades ago...none have been built yet in his area and not sure any projects are even in the early stages other than leases and a few approvals. But it must not be dead yet as he just bought a 200 and some foot vessel for wind farm construction/maintenance.

He has told me or I have read some of his writings about much information that is incorrect on both sides of the fence on this topic...wouldn't discount general info, but specifics I am skeptical over.
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