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This one-hour webinar provides a comprehensive overview of the technologies, challenges, and potential of offshore wind as a renewable energy source. Worldwide, there is a significant amount of offshore wind energy production. However, wind energy production in the United States lags Europe and Asia.

The webinar begins by highlighting the current U.S. energy generation mix and the significant capacity and consistency advantages offshore wind has over onshore wind and solar power. Despite a higher cost and technical complexity, offshore wind offers over 2,000 GW of technical potential in the U.S., enough to meet twice the nation’s energy demand.

The webinar explores the structural engineering of wind turbines, including blade aerodynamics, tip-speed ratios, and turbine orientation. It explains foundation types – such as gravity, monopile, suction caisson, and floating platforms like spar buoys and semi-submersibles – suitable for various sea depths and soil conditions. Environmental, logistical, and political challenges are discussed, including navigation, military use, ecological impacts, regulatory hurdles, and the Jones Act.

Economic factors like capital and operating costs and the levelized cost of energy are reviewed, alongside environmental considerations affecting marine and bird life. The presentation concludes with planning standards, legal frameworks like UNCLOS, and offshore wind lease areas in the U.S., emphasizing the promise of offshore wind despite high costs and regulatory complexities.

• • 1. You don’t have to leave your office. The entire training session is conducted from the convenience of your desk or meeting room.
    2. No fancy technology required. A computer or smart phone with a good Internet connection is all the equipment you need. Just log in and start learning.
    3. No wasted time. Our compact, one–hour sessions fit into the busiest of schedules. In no time, you’re back on the job using the wealth of relevant information you gained.
    4. Earn PDH credit. Webinars earn PDH credit for engineers in all states, unless noted otherwise in the literature for a specific webinar.  For more details, check your state requirements.
    5. You have nothing to lose. Noon Pi webinars are offered to engineers free of charge!