Nation’s First Offshore Wind Farm Taking Shape

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Five massive structures that will be attached to the ocean floor for the nation’s first offshore wind farm are coming to Rhode Island. Deepwater Wind is building a five-turbine wind farm off Block Island, with the ability to power 17,000 homes as early as next year. The steel foundations were built in Houma, Louisiana.

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    09/19/2024 - 9:00 am | View Link
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    09/19/2024 - 6:03 am | View Link
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    09/18/2024 - 5:04 pm | View Link
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    09/17/2024 - 10:10 am | View Link
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