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According to the DOE’s most recent liftoff report regarding Offshore Wind deployment, the market currently finds itself at a critical inflection point. Offshore wind presents a very promising source of renewable energy for the country, especially in light of the urgency to restructure our energy portfolio to meet the 2050 net-zero emission targets. Investing in wind complements other clean sources of energy, supporting grid reliability and resource diversity, making this source a promising area of investment and a powerful resource to tap into for clean energy.
Originally announced in April 2024 at the International Partnering Forum in New Orleans, the Pathways to Commercial Liftoff: Offshore Wind report outlines how the U.S. offshore wind industry can play a critical role in both near- and long-term decarbonization of the U.S. energy system.
This May marked the completion of the 18th Energy I-Corps cohort, bringing the total number of graduated teams to 226! To celebrate completion of the program, Cohort 18 teams convened in Washington, D.C. and shared their work with key stakeholders.